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Cliff Asness joins live-streamed SEC Roundtable on Private Markets Valuation on March 4

Friday, February 27, 2026

Matthias Knab, Opalesque:

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced it will hold a roundtable on March 4 to discuss private market valuations and responsible retailization.

The roundtable will be hosted by the Division of Investment Management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET at the SEC's Washington D.C. headquarters and streamed live on the SEC website.

"With retail exposure to alternative investments becoming more common, we want to help everyday investors understand the different valuation approaches used in these products," said Brian Daly, Director of the SEC's Division of Investment Management.

The two-panel roundtable will include panelists from the private market industry and will be moderated by officials from the Division of Investment Management.

The roundtable includes the following panels:

Panel 1: When two worlds collide

Asset classes historically offered in the private markets continue to migrate into publicly offered vehicles as the lines between public and private continue to blur. What are the opportunities and challenges this presents for managers, investors, and regulators? What should the investing public consider?

Moderator: Brian Daly, Director of the Division of Investment Management

Panelists:

  • Cliff Asness, Founder, Managing Principal and Chief Investment Officer of AQR Capital management
  • Katie King, Partner, PwC
  • John Finley, Senior Managing Director and Chief Legal Officer, Blackston......................

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