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Demographics, tech and sustainability are key trends for sovereign wealth funds to watch: UBS-IMD white paper

As the impact of macro trends is broad, a combination of a top-down and bottom-up approach might be required

Claudia Chong

Claudia Chong

Published Fri, Feb 22, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    SHIFTING demographics, the rise in technology and the increasing focus on sustainability are key macro trends that sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) should incorporate in their investment framework, according to a white paper co-authored by UBS and Swiss business university IMD.

    Ageing may result in a redistribution of wealth across different generations, and may change consumption patterns, with needs for new products and services.