Santander commits €4.4B to venture capital, 44% of assets in alternatives

Santander is accelerating its private markets strategy, investing €4.4 billion in its venture capital unit and allocating 44% of total assets to alternatives, managing €10 billion. This signals a strategic shift toward higher-return private assets, potentially boosting fee income but adding liquidity risk. The move reflects broader bank trend toward alternatives amid public market volatility.

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