German Retail Banks Expand Private Equity Access to Mainstream Investors
German retail banks are reportedly expanding access to private equity investments for mainstream investors. This strategic shift comes as private capital groups seek fresh funding sources beyond traditional institutional investors.
Major Shift in German Investment Landscape
German retail banks are reportedly making private equity funds available to the country’s substantial base of small-scale investors, according to industry reports. Sources indicate that lenders ranging from established giant Deutsche Bank to fintech platform Trade Republic are seeking to capitalize on the expanding alternative asset class.