MEGATRENDS ACCELERATE The Power of Private Markets: Best Opportunities
for Investors Now Webcast featuring Franklin Templeton and its
specialist investment managers Benefit Street Partners and Lexington
Partners. Dear Peet, In the wake of an unexpected deceleration of
liquidity across private markets worldwide in 2023, investors
currently find themselves navigating through unchartered territory.
The era of easy money has drawn to a close, requiring a strategic
re-evaluation of private investment approaches. Against this backdrop,
Franklin Templeton will be hosting a webcast where industry leaders
will delve into the evolving dynamics of private markets and uncover
the lucrative prospects amidst the prevailing liquidity crunch. Topics
to be discussed include: - Compelling risk-return opportunities for
2024, including real estate debt, commercial real estate, private
credit and secondary investments. - How to think about and implement
strategies around areas on the path to recovery. including venture
capital and private equity. Join us to gain invaluable insights from
our seasoned experts as they dissect emerging trends, share attractive
strategies and offer actionable advice for navigating the evolving
private market landscape. Megatrends Webinar Wednesday, May 15, 2024
4:00 pm SAST REGISTER NOW Speakers Rich Byrne President, Benefit
Street Partners Pål Ristvedt Partner and Co-Chair of the Investment
Committee Lexington Partners Bobby Stevenson Co-Head of Private
Investing, Franklin Equity Group Tony Davidow, CIMA® Senior
Alternatives Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute Kind
regards,
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