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Global Private Equity Investing: Diversification, Done Right

August 2025,  7 min Read

Nobel prize winner Harry Markowitz famously stated that “the only free lunch in finance is diversification”.

Co-investments – the jewel in the private equity crown

June 2024,  18 min read

Private equity co-investments represent a more targeted allocation of investors' capital.

Private equity investing: is it worth a look?

April 2024,   7 min read

Private equity offers the potential for strong returns over time driven by specialist managers.

In a fast-changing world, mid-sized companies are a go-to for PE investing

April 2024,   6 min read

There are multiple reasons why we think mid-size companies are attractive, from our perspective as private equity investors.

The private equity proposition: it still makes sense

April 2024,   19 min read

Private equity’s enduring features include the potential for superior returns from genuinely active management.

Deciphering private equity secondaries

 June 2024,   7 min read

With a secondary investment, an investor is effectively purchasing a primary fund investment from another party during the life of that particular investment.

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Q&A with David Chan - 2025 Equities & Growth Symposium

May 2025,  6 min watch

Portfolio Manager David Chan joined The Inside Network for a quick Q&A during the 2025 Equities & Growth Symposium. Watch the video now as David shares his insights on the opportunities in private markets and more.

David Chan on interest rates, AI and private equity trends

November 2024,  6 min watch

Portfolio Manager David Chan sat down with The Inside Network to discuss the evolving private equity landscape, covering interest rates, AI integration, and the role of secondaries in portfolio management.

David Chan on private equity insights and strategies

November 2024,  7 min watch

Hear from Portfolio Manager David Chan as he discusses how interest rates affect portfolio construction, shares risk management strategies to protect capital, and offers advice for those considering private equity investments.

Three of private equity’s most attractive sectors

January 2023,  6 min watch

Private equity is opening up. Portfolio Manager David Chan shares his top three globally relevant sectors, as the asset class becomes accessible to everyday investors—no million-dollar minimums required.

The world is your oyster

January 2023,  4 min watch

Portfolio Manager David Chan explains why global exposure is essential—especially when only 10% of the fund is allocated to Australia. Plus, discover how MLC’s focus on smaller, under-the-radar opportunities sets them apart.

One of the best kept secrets in the investment world

December 2022,  5 min watch

Private equity stays strong. Portfolio Manager David Chan explains why the asset class remains resilient—and why it’s now open to retail investors, despite its long-term nature and past exclusivity.

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