At a recent event moderated by Brian Johnson, CEO of Previse Capital, key insights were shared by Latin American private banking leaders: Juan de Dios Sanchez-Roselly from Santander, Esteban Polidura from Julius Baer, and Fabio Farillo de SouzaAbdo from Itaú. They discussed how private markets often thrive during geopolitical and economic uncertainties, benefiting from their inherent illiquidity which forces long-term commitments from investors, a concept referred to as “behavioral alpha.”

Despite the advantages of private markets, they are still underrepresented in many portfolios, especially in Europe, whereas in Latin America, knowledgeable investors commonly allocate 10% to 30% towards these assets. The panel also highlighted the democratization of private markets, noting the shift to smaller minimum investment requirements, which opens opportunities to a broader investor base.

This panel provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of private markets and strategic investment approaches during turbulent times