Alternative Insights Summit 2026: In London last week, Travers Smith's clients and friends convened to discuss the key issues of the day in the private markets.

Increasing access to private market returns: One theme was the need for UK pension funds to take more advantage of the returns available, while sponsors should approach the wealth market with transparency, good governance – and without over-reliance on potentially fickle capital.

Defence is a vital opportunity: With Europe on a war footing, defence offers compelling returns across technology, infrastructure and supply chains – but government must provide faster procurement, clearer contracting and stronger demand signals to mobilise private capital at scale.

Links:

https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/alternative-insights-summit-2026/