Elisabeth de Fontenay

Elisabeth de Fontenay, a Duke Law professor specializing in corporate law, and Steven Kaplan, a finance expert from the University of Chicago, discuss the implications of new retail access to private equity. They explore whether this access is a genuine opportunity or a potential trap for everyday investors. Topics include the hidden risks of private markets, the performance history of buyouts, and the challenges faced by retail investors, including high fees and limited deal access. Can democratizing private equity truly benefit the average American?

Jared Ellias, a Harvard Law professor specializing in corporate bankruptcy, teams up with Elisabeth de Fontenay, a Duke Law professor focused on private credit markets. They discuss the explosive growth of the $1.5 trillion private credit market and its troubling implications for the economy. The duo highlights the transition from traditional bank lending, the lack of transparency in these markets, and the emergence of 'zombie companies' like Sears. Their insights reveal the urgent need for regulatory scrutiny in an increasingly opaque financial landscape.

Elisabeth de Fontenay, a law professor at Duke University, dives into the recent executive order enabling American retirement accounts to invest in cryptocurrencies and private equity. She discusses the potential risks and rewards for investors and warns of the complexities involved in navigating these new options. The conversation touches on the challenges posed by high fees and selecting fund managers, as well as the implications for ordinary investors entering risky markets. It's a fascinating exploration of a rapidly changing investment landscape!