On 21 September 2026, Financial Investigator is holding an educational seminar entitled “Capital Introduction Private Markets: Navigating Risk, Liquidity and Valuation”, hosted by Marieke van Kamp, Head of Private Markets at NN Group.

At the event, Evan Clark, Senior Private Market Analyst at EDHEC Infra & Private Assets (EIPA), will be speaking on the topic “From Valuation to Portfolio Decisions: Benchmarking, Risk and Manager Selection in Private Markets.”

The seminar will explore key questions including:

• Where to find the most attractive risk-adjusted opportunities in private markets, and where are risks being underestimated?
• How are institutional investors structuring their private markets portfolios across private debt, private equity, infrastructure and real estate?
• How to determine the appropriate pacing strategy for private markets?
• How reliable are private market valuations, and how to assess the quality of valuation processes?
• What should thorough manager due diligence include in today’s market environment?

📝 Register here. Participation is open to buy-side investment professionals working at pension funds, fiduciary managers, family offices, consultants, banks, insurers or working in the field of fund selection at independent asset managers and is subject to approval. 

On 15 October 2026, Scientific Infra & Private Assets, Part of PEI will hold 2026 SIPA Day at Convene, 101 Park Avenue, New York, bringing together the latest research and analytical insights across private equity and infrastructure.

At the event, Evan Clark, Senior Private Market Analyst at EDHEC Infrastructure & Private Assets Research Institute (EIPA), will speak on “Private Markets & Total Portfolio Approach”, examining how the Total Portfolio Approach can be implemented when investing in private assets, from theory to practice.

Later in the programme, Demi Chung, PhD, Senior Researcher at EIPA, will present “The Evolution of Valuation Practices in Private Markets”, reviewing current approaches to reporting the value of private assets, best practices and the evolving regulatory landscape.

The programme will also explore topics including private equity pricing and risk, manager alpha and persistence, private market valuation and credit risk.

Learn more and register.

EDHEC Infrastructure and Private Assets Day 2026 will be taking place on 8 December in London, bringing together leading academics and industry experts to share the latest research and insights on unlisted assets.

The event offers a unique opportunity to deepen understanding of private markets, explore cutting-edge methodologies, and discuss their implications for portfolio construction and risk management.

The detailed programme, designed to advance both theory and practice in private asset investment, will be announced in due course but key topics will include:

• Valuations
• Total Portfolio Approach
• Private Credit
• Infrastructure
• Private Equity

📝Registration is now open. Reserve your complimentary seat below!