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
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.
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