Core Insights - Nasdaq has launched the Nasdaq Private Capital™ Indexes, a new suite of benchmarks aimed at enhancing transparency and robustness in private markets [2][3] - The indexes are designed to assist institutional investors and consultants in benchmarking performance and navigating private capital markets effectively [2][4] Group 1: Product Features - The Nasdaq Private Capital™ Indexes are constructed from over 14,000 institutional private market funds, representing more than $11.4 trillion in global assets under management (AUM) [4] - The indexes utilize a documented, rules-based methodology that includes Modified Dietz quarterly performance measurement and NAV-weighted aggregation [4][5] - The suite covers various private capital strategies, including private equity, buyout, venture capital, private debt, fund of funds, and real estate [4] Group 2: Market Context - The private markets are experiencing rapid growth and increasing complexity, yet they remain fragmented with inconsistent benchmarks and limited interoperability [4][6] - As allocations to private markets increase, there is a growing demand for greater transparency and stronger operational infrastructure from institutions [6] Group 3: Delivery and Integration - The Nasdaq Private Capital™ Indexes will be delivered through Nasdaq eVestment TopQ+, Nasdaq Global Index Watch (GIW), and other data licensing channels [5] - The indexes aim to provide objective, rules-based benchmarks that enhance risk and return reporting capabilities and facilitate data management and system integration [5]

You can find original article here Wealthmanagement. Subscribe to our free daily Wealthmanagement newsletter. Marshberry, an Ohio-based M&A consultancy active in the insurance and wealth management sectors, is slated to become part of investment bank and advisory Lincoln International. Chicago-based Lincoln has signed an agreement to acquire MarshBerry to bolster its position in the financial services sector, including insurance brokerage, distribution and wealth management. The deal is subject to regula ...