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Astrea IV PE-backed bonds: Looking after retail investors' interests

Astrea IV thankfully isn't a synthetic structure built on air. It isn't guaranteed though

Genevieve Cua
Published Thu, Jun 7, 2018 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

PRIVATE equity, which invests in private companies, is typically classed as a high-risk investment - for good reasons. It is illiquid, requires a high minimum investment, and the risk of picking a poor-performing manager is high.

Retail investors are usually unable to invest in private equity, not only due to regulations but also because the best managers shun retail monies.