Dr. Daniel Schmidt will be chairman of the first conference day and provides insights on investment and manager selection that are best fitting investors risk and return profiles.
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Private equity has entered a new phase — returns are converging, risks are rising, and data-driven decision making now defines success.
Drawing on 20 years of CEPRES deal-level data from over 140,000 deals, this whitepaper reveals how top-quartile managers continue to outperform in today’s volatile market.
Learn how leading allocators are using data transparency to capture the next generation of returns.
Download the whitepaper
CEPRES' 2026 Private Equity Buyout Outlook
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Hedge funds are often perceived as exclusive and complex, but they play an influential role in global markets. For private market investors, understanding the definition of hedge fund, how they operate, and the range of hedge fund strategies is essential when considering whether they might complement an existing portfolio.
At its core, a hedge fund is a private investment vehicle with far greater flexibility than traditional funds. But as with all alternative assets, the details matter.
