According to the Wall Street Journal, some institutional investors are voicing concern over private-equity firms’ growing push to sell fund products to individual investors. The shift toward retail participation, which currently accounts for roughly 5% of private markets, is expected to reach 20% by 2035, according to a report by Hamilton Lane, and could potentially pose a conflict of interest for fund managers.
Tensions Rise as Private Funds Target Retail Investors
Published on November 7, 2025
Recent News
CLO Issuance and the Use of Captive Equity Funds Increase
February 13, 2026
U.S. Job Growth Shows Largest Increase in Over a Year
February 13, 2026
FHFA Looks to Repeal Fair Lending Rule
February 13, 2026
Senate Democrats Urge FDIC, OCC to Withdraw Reputation Risk Proposal
February 13, 2026
Congress and White House at Odds Over Institutional Investor Ban
February 13, 2026