Asset management alternatives
Alternatives are set to play a central role in the world's economy. Their emphasis on investment outcomes rather than products, and specialisation rather than commoditisation, is increasingly attracting investors seeking customisation, diversification and genuine long-term alpha. At the same time, alternatives will increasingly fill funding gaps in the world's economies.
This is the situation envisaged in Alternative Asset Management 2020, the latest paper in our 2020 series of thought leadership papers. Between now and 2020, alternative assets are expected to grow to US$13.6 trillion in our base scenario and to US$15.3 trillion in our high case scenario. High performance of capital markets driven by accommodative monetary policies and stable GDP growth would push alternative investments towards the high case scenario. However, the possible rise of interest rates in the US and Europe, coupled with a normal correction in the capital markets, would support the base case.
With such rapid growth anticipated, in this summer 2015 issue of Asset Management Insights we look into some of the sector's trends and opportunities. Looking to the broad sector, our Strategy& colleagues chart the five steps that asset managers must consider in order to capture the growth opportunity. Within private equity, we chart the growth of the asset class and the increased interest in responsible investment. Turning to real estate, we describe the factors driving capital flows into the sector. Finally, we report Hong Kong's proposals to extend its offshore fund exemption regime.
These articles are extracts from our recent thought leadership reports. They showcase the views of our specialists around the world on the factors affecting the sector's growth. If you want more detail, we've included some links to the original reports. We hope you find these articles thought-provoking and helpful. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you would like to speak to me, or any of my colleagues in our network, about any of the featured alternatives topics.
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Olwyn Alexander
Global Asset & Wealth Management Leader, Partner, PwC Ireland (Republic of)
Tel: +353 (0) 1 792 8719
Andrew O’Callaghan
Global Asset & Wealth Management Advisory Leader, Partner, PwC Ireland (Republic of)
Tel: +353 1 792 6247
Allison Rosier
Global Asset and Wealth Management Tax Leader, Partner, PwC United States
Tel: +1 (646) 465 0474
Elizabeth Stone
UK Asset and Wealth Management Leader, Partner, PwC United Kingdom
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Asia-Pacific Asset & Wealth Management Leader, Partner, PwC Singapore
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Steven Libby
EMEA Asset and Wealth Management Leader, Partner, PwC Luxembourg
Tel: +352 49 48 48 2116