Investing in alternative assets such as infrastructure and private equity was once the preserve of large institutions and the uber rich with access to private bankers. But technological advances and product innovation have opened these markets to wealthy retail investors, creating one of the fastest-growing segments in wealth management. Many experts, including BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, refer to this trend as the "democratization" of investing.

So what opportunities are out there in the private market for wealthy investors? And what are some of the risks, especially overinvestment? Steffanie Yuen, Head of Hong Kong for Endowus, breaks down the sector as she joins John Lee and Katia Dmitrieva on the Asia Centric podcast.

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