Private assets’ appeal wanes for some investors
The lure of illiquid investments is fading for some institutions in Asia, especially those – such as insurance firms – that moved later into such assets, say industry observers.
Nearly a decade of rock-bottom interest rates have pushed many investors out of their comfort zones and towards illiquid alternatives in increasing numbers in search of higher returns. Yet the prospect of reflation in conventional assets could see some institutions – such as insurance firms – move back towards more traditional investments, say market participants.
Jeffrey Tan, Asia regional investment director at Belgian insurer Ageas, said that if US 10-year Treasury yields were …
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