Ludovic Phalippou

Ludovic Phalippou, a Professor of Financial Economics at Oxford and author of 'Private Equity Laid Bare', delves into the rise of private equity and its allure for investors. He discusses the complexities of monitoring investments in private markets and the vital role of oversight. The conversation examines the tricky nature of measuring performance between private and public markets, as well as the influence of mega asset owners since the 2000s. Phalippou also highlights the importance of choosing appropriate benchmarks for assessing private equity returns.