Navigating Valuation in Private Markets: Growth, Standards, and Transparency

Private assets—including private credit and private equity—have seen significant growth in recent years, expanding investment opportunities and offering alternative sources of capital. With this expansion has come increased regulatory attention, with organisations such as the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the European Central Bank (ECB) reviewing valuation practices in private markets. Their focus includes governance, transparency, and ensuring valuations provide a reliable foundation for investment and risk management decisions.

This highly topical webinar will bring together international experts from across the investment and valuation landscape to discuss how valuation approaches are evolving to support confidence in private markets. The panel will explore key market developments, including the increasing role of technology, evolving investor expectations, and insights from regulators and standard setters on best practices in valuation governance.

As part of the IVSC-PwC Valuation Dialogue Series 2025, this session will examine how International Valuation Standards (IVS), governance frameworks, and industry best practices can help enhance consistency, credibility, and transparency in private asset valuations. The discussion will also set the stage for later sessions in this series, including a deeper exploration of technology in valuation and valuation considerations in real estate-backed securities and credit markets.

• The Evolution of Private Markets: How is the expansion of private credit and private equity influencing valuation approaches?
• Market Structures and Trends: What developments are shaping the private asset landscape, including new fund structures and lending models?
• Investor and Regulatory Perspectives: How are expectations around valuation governance and reporting evolving across different stakeholders?
• Technology in Valuation: How is technology shaping valuation, and what innovations are emerging? (This session will provide an initial view, setting up a dedicated future discussion on this theme)
• International Valuation Standards and Best Practices: How do elements of IVS 500 and the broader IVS framework align with evolving market needs? (This session will introduce key themes while setting up the final session, which will concentrate on valuation risk)