Thai investors highlight PE investing risks

Although only 14% of investors surveyed by S&P Global said they expect private equity deal volumes to drop in 2019, a disproportionate share of these are from the Asia-Pacific region.

Private equity funds are costly, and increasingly risky. Asset owners should consider whether it’s worth it in today's increasingly uncertain market environment.

Asset owners across Asia Pacific and the world continue to favour ploughing assets into private equity. They are getting keener on co-investing too, according to Preqin.

With public markets set to face a challenging 2019, institutional investors will need to stay diversified to protect portfolios. A dynamic approach that blends different styles of investing can help.