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Asia’s rising private markets create demand for training from talents seeking an edge

For private equity firms, talent management is the top priority after fundraising: EY survey

Joan Ng
Published Mon, Jul 8, 2024 · 07:32 PM
    • The private markets segment is among the faster-growing and more promising segments of the financial industry.
    • The private markets segment is among the faster-growing and more promising segments of the financial industry. PHOTO: YEN MENG JIIN, BT

    INCREASED activity in Asia-Pacific’s private markets is creating an attractive career pathway for investment bankers, public equity managers and other finance professionals.

    This trend is also generating demand for training, and pushing managers to adopt proactive talent management policies.

    In May, for instance, CFA Institute launched a private equity (PE) certificate that aims to “equip professionals within PE partnerships, as well as those aspiring to such roles”.

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