Private market assets under management in Australia have touched a record $90 billion, as large investors chase higher returns in private equity, venture capital and red-hot emerging asset classes such as private credit.
“The pandemic influenced all businesses across the Australian economic landscape,” he said. “The private markets industry has a lot of investible capital and can play a leading role within Australia’s recovery.” Super funds are among the biggest players in Australian private markets and typically invest through private equity fund managers, co-investments, and debt investments.Advertisement