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Research and Policy Center Top 10 Articles from 2024

Discover the trends and ideas shaping the future of finance with the Research and Policy Center's Top 10 List.

Top 10 Posts from 2024: Private Markets, Stocks for the Long Run, Cap Rates, and Howard Marks

Discover the most-read financial insights of 2024, covering a range of topics including private markets, investment risks, and generational wealth. These popular articles showcase key trends and expert perspectives that captivated readers this year.

Agency Risk in the Lower Middle Market: A Guide for PE Professionals

If there was a Wild West in Private Equity (PE), it would be the Lower Middle Market (LMM) — the ecosystem of companies with revenues between $5 million and $50 million. The LMM offers lucrative opportunities but… READ MORE ›

The Endowment Syndrome: Why Elite Funds Are Falling Behind

Endowments have long been considered elite investors, but outdated strategies and skyrocketing costs are eroding their edge

HealthTech, Access, and Financial Fluency: The Future of Women and Alts

Women are reshaping the world of alternative investments, driven by growing wealth, increased financial fluency, and expanding access to new platforms. From healthcare innovations to blockchain-powered opportunities, women are not only investing more but also redefining what… READ MORE ›

A Reality Check on Private Markets: Part III

Is IRR misleading investors? Discover the flaws in traditional performance measures and how solutions like NAV-to-NAV IRR can offer a clearer view of private market returns.

From Equities to Real Assets: Key Trends Shaping Multi-Asset Investment

Multi-asset managers need a reliable, data-driven foundation for constructing portfolios that are not only diversified but also aligned with global economic trends.

Wall Street’s Latest Flood: Private Credit

Private credit is a treacherous swamp full of opportunists. Is your consultant capable of defying the formidable odds of success?

The Alternative Investment Gender Gap: Marketing to Female Clients

What are women's favorite alternative investments? What marketing strategies resonate with women, and which one's don't?