Episode 140: Global Private Markets through a PRISM with Nalaka De Silva of abrdn

In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, welcomes Nalaka De Silva, Head of Private Market Solutions at abrdn, for a deep dive into global private markets. Nalaka shares his unique background as a global citizen, growing up in Africa, and his professional journey, leading private market solutions at one of Europe’s largest asset managers. He provides a comprehensive overview of abrdn’s long history, dating back nearly 200 years, and how the firm manages over $500 billion in assets, with $200 billion focused on insurance portfolios.

Nalaka explains abrdn’s approach to private markets, detailing how his team identifies opportunities across venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, and private credit. He also discusses the importance of risk management and how abrdn’s proprietary PRISM tool helps clients monitor and manage risks within private market portfolios. Whether you’re interested in learning more about infrastructure investing, private credit opportunities, or the future of private markets, this episode provides invaluable insights for institutional investors.