The inaugural session of the ‘PWMA x Blackstone Private Markets Essentials’ program got off to a great start, marking the beginning of PWMA and Blackstone’s partnership to provide PWMA members with fundamental knowledge of private markets.

The program featured engaging presentations, practical case studies, and a thought-provoking fireside chat, which contributed to providing invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of private markets. Afterwards, attendees enjoyed a networking lunch that served as an excellent opportunity for participants to connect and discuss key takeaways from the session.

Program Takeaways:
* Private Markets Landscape: definition of Private Markets, how they compare to Public Markets and the vital roles they can play in investment portfolios
* Core Private Market Asset Classes: an introduction to Private Equity, Private Real Estate, and Private Credit
* Investment Considerations: crucial factors include different fund structures, illiquidity premiums, as well as the potential impact of allocating private markets to portfolios

A big thanks to our partner Blackstone for their generous hospitality and their speakers Corey Ho, Brandon Young, Lukas Lambach, Angel Chong for their knowledge sharing! Stay tuned for more educational opportunities with Blackstone in the future.