Private Markets 360°

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Matt Harvey, Global Head of Middle Market Direct Lending at PGIM. Matt discusses the dynamic landscape of private credit, explaining PGIM's core philosophy. He highlighted the importance of their geographic allocation strategy, the evolving investor ecosystem and the necessity of educating increasingly sophisticated clients.
 
More S&P Global Content: 
2026 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Report
S&P Global, Cambridge Associates, Mercer Private Markets Performance Analytics 
 
Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Matt Harvey, PGIM
Producer: Georgina Lee

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Kurt Nye, CIO and Managing Partner at MAI Capital Management. Having helped grow MAI from a $2 billion boutique to roughly $70 billion in assets under management, Kurt shares his insights into how private market investing is evolving from an institutional-only allocation to a core component of wealth client portfolios. He discusses the importance of education and transparency, setting expectations around the J curve, the role of secondaries in smoothing returns and more.
 
More S&P Global Content: 
2026 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Report
S&P Global, Cambridge Associates, Mercer Private Markets Performance Analytics 
 
Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Kurt Nye, MAI Capital Management
Producer: Georgina Lee
 
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Any investment in private placed securities entails a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss, and they may not be suitable for all investors. Please consult your legal, tax and/or investment professional before making any investment decision.

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Jeff Diehl, Managing Partner and Head of Investments at Adams Street Partners. With over two decades of experience in the private equity sector, Jeff shares his insights into today's market trends, macroeconomic impacts, and the rise of retail access to private investments. He discusses the dynamics of hyperscalers in private credit, the discipline required in underwriting, the evolving expectations of LPs, and the rapid rise of the wealth channel.
More S&P Global Content: 
2026 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook Report
S&P Global, Cambridge Associates, Mercer Private Markets Performance Analytics 
Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Jeff Diehl, Adams Street Partners
Producer: Georgina Lee
Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany
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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Cathrin Petty, Managing Partner, Co-Head of North American Private Equity, and Global Head of Healthcare at CVC. With over three decades of experience across science, finance, and global investment, Cathrin shares her journey leading CVC's €26 billion healthcare portfolio. She offers insights into CVC's "think globally, act locally" strategy and lessons learned from building resilient healthcare businesses, highlighting the importance of partnership, innovation, and global perspective in today's market.
 
Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Christina McNamara
Guests: Cathrin Petty, CVC
Producer: Georgina Lee
Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany
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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we take a deep dive into the macro signals shaping private markets in 2026 with Nicholas Brooks, Head of Economic and Investment Research at ICG. Nicholas brings a thoughtful, data-driven perspective on where global private markets may be headed, sharing insights on resilience, risk, and developments across regions and asset classes. 


Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Christina McNamara
Guests: Nicholas Brooks, ICG
Producer: Georgina Lee
Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun
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