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Demystifying private markets liquidity in 2023
Private markets are being democratized at an alarming rate, and the new entrants’ structures could be misleading. Time to cut through the noise.

Understanding investor overlap across late-stage private stocks
Investing in private markets is no longer just for venture capitalists and private equity funds. But as demand for stakes in these companies grows, so does the overlap in who is investing, as well as calls for more consistent valuations.

People Moves: DTCC, Octaura, Baton Systems, and more
A look at some recent people moves in the capital markets tech and data space.

American unicorns: When primary rounds are distant, secondary markets provide clarity
Unlike in the public markets, valuations of so-called ‘unicorn’ start-ups might only be updated following funding rounds. What if investors want insights more frequently?
Beware the duty of care! Why a level playing field for responsible data sharing in financial services is essential
By Elise Soucie, associate director, technology and operations division, at the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (Afme)
The tortoise and the hare ... and the unicorn
Where will private market unicorns finish in the race between the public market tortoises and hares? ApeVue looks at data from the opaque private markets for answers.
Waters Wrap: On getting back to normalcy
As “work from home” becomes the new normal, Anthony explores his own anxieties and whether they mirror similar trends unfolding in the workplace.
If a stock falls in private markets and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
ApeVue’s data shows that Blockchain.com and Kraken, both private markets, are down since April 1, which is in line with the broader crypto marketplace.
ISITC responds to SEC's proposed move to T+1
ISITC chair Kristin Hochstein explains the organization's position regarding the SEC's T+1 proposal.
Waters Wavelength Podcast: Episode 248 (A Merry Covid Christmas)
This week, Tony and Shen rant about dealing with Covid. No tech here, folks. Merry Christmas!
David Osborn
UK Metropolitan Police family liaison coordinator, Risk Waters