Powering Possibilities

As fixed income continues to underperform and risks for a major equities correction seemingly rise by the day, the future of alternative investments is more important than ever. The path has never been easy, but the stakes are getting higher. In this session, our expert panel of influential allocators share their thoughts on the future of alternative investing.

This overview explains how streamlining fundraising and the digital investor onboarding process helps fund managers commit capital quicker while establishing a foundation for a successful long-term relationship between fund managers and investors.

In 2022, will secondary markets become more prevalent for allocators? Will portfolio companies continue growth trends despite expectations?

Which strategies, sectors and regions are delivering competitive returns? Where will private equity (PE) firms look next? While PE continues its march alongside bullish U.S. equities, high valuations, regulatory changes, SPACs and the impacts of disruptive technologies, how are credit, private equity and Real Estate investors positioning private capital portfolios for growth? Our private markets session assesses the value and threat posed by surging inflow, the increasing preference for co-investment as well as perspective on how the asset class is repositioning itself.

Emerging markets have look been an important diversification opportunity for investors. How has the pandemic impacted the appetite for emerging markets and what does the future hold for this important asset class?

In a digitizing world, how are increasing complexities in underwriting being managed? In this session, our experts discuss how the digitization of the alternative investments industry is creating an opportunity for change and profitability.

Where are the best places to be investing in Real Estate? Is the secondary market still appealing, or is the gateway city making a comeback? Has the office market changed forever? Will Industrials maintain their pandemic strength? Our experts discuss the best opportunities and detail the key factors to consider in this vital asset class.

ESG and socially responsible investing has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as investors are now forced to take a more granular view of non-financial risk exposures. This includes the examination of corporate governance through the lens of public health, climate events and shifting consumer demands in a low-carbon economy. However, a universally accepted approach to ESG methodology, measurement, benchmarking, and reporting has still not been established. As a result, there are still few safeguards to prevent greenwashing and other forms of disinformation. In a post-COVID world, how are capital allocators and fund managers working to establish industry standards for ESG? Furthermore, how are investors prioritizing ESG factors in the investment process across asset classes?

Asia Pacific has made strides in its focus on clean energy and renewables. China is now the world's leading country in electricity production from renewable energy sources. Singapore recently unveiled its Green Plan 2030, and emerging economies are turning to renewable energy after generational reliance on fossil fuels. This panel discussion examines corporate governance through the lens of public health, climate events and shifting consumer demands in a low-carbon economy. Our experts share how capital allocators and fund managers are working to establish industry standards for ESG and how clean energy investments are set to reshape the industry.

As firms bring on more funds, they see the advantages of outsourcing. But where do you start? What are the key aspects to be aware of when using this model? In this session, our experts provide a detailed overview on how to transition to an outsourced model, challenges and common mistakes to avoid.