Standard Life sees UK DC default private market allocations rising to 15%-30% by 2035

• Standard Life analysis projects UK DC default funds could lift private markets exposure to 15%-30% by 2035 from 2%-4%.
• Consolidation scenario points to 10-15 UK DC schemes exceeding GBP 50 billion each, expanding access to illiquid assets.
• Potential for GBP 40 billion to GBP 200 billion of DC assets to flow into UK private markets by 2035.
• Private allocations could diversify across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, reducing reliance on a single private asset class.
• Domestic bias seen rising to 30%-50% of private market exposure, versus 5%-10% in listed equities.

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