Standard Life is looking to increase investment exposure in private markets
Pension provider Standard Life is set to launch a new fund with significant private market allocation, as it works to make investing in the private market more accessible for savers.
The Future Opportunities fund aims to improve outcomes and boost returns by diversifying customer portfolios with exposure to quality private assets which could offer increased long-term returns.
The new fund follows a wave of industry figures encouraging investors to increase their standing in private markets in some capacity, due to being able to access opportunities not available in public markets.
The fund will provide a mix of access to private equity, real assets, infrastructure, private debt and venture capital in privat