Now, investors must face the linked challenges of high inflation, rising yields and market volatility. To put this in perspective, inflation across all 38 members of the OECD between 2010 and 2020 (before the pandemic) ranged between 0% and 3%. Now it is running at over 10%. This, combined with synchronised interest rate hikes (put in place by major central banks in response to inflation), risks triggering a global recession. Ironically, whether this economic contraction is mild or deep depends, at least in part, on the unpredictable path of inflation and further central bank responses.
In this report, we discuss regional monetary policy dispersion and look at how advisors and their clients can ensure portfolios are diversified both across and within asset classes, as well as by geography, sectors, factors, investment styles and non-traditional market betas. This diversification is vital as it will allow preparations to be made for a period of higher-for-longer interest rates, and an uncertain growth outlook.
Navigating Recession Risk
Global recession risk increases as central banks hike rates
Capturing themes in private markets
Capture innovative strategies and sustainable opportunities
A hedge fund renaissance
Rediscover hedge funds in a low-return world
Adopting a pragmatic approach to net zero
ESG integration and engagement rather than outright exclusion
Proliferation of alternative products
Raising awareness of wealth management product development
Portfolio transparency and data “operational alpha
Better portfolio visibility and transparency on ESG issues
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Allocating to alternatives
59% of respondents believe the biggest investment opportunity over the next three years is in diversifying portfolios away from traditional equities and bonds.
Investing in illiquid assets
73% of respondents are either currently invested or are considering to invest in illiquid assets over the next 12 months.
Sustainable investments
82% of respondents said that client demand for ESG products has increased over the past 12 months. The main driver for this demand was societal sentiment.
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