Are the Strong Recent US Venture Capital Returns Bankable?
No, not yet, as just over 10% of last year’s performance was realized.
July 2021
Case Study: How a fund portfolio fueled investment opportunities for a family’s total portfolio
The Cervasio family’s wealth was generated by their consulting business, which is now operated by the third generation. Today, an established family office oversees the wealth in accordance with strategic objectives set by the family board. CLIENT BRIEF Client: The Cervasio Family Office Source of wealth: Consulting business Situation: Seeking an advisor for US private […]
May 2021
Investing in 21st Century Infrastructure: Benefiting from the Digital Revolution
The importance of digitisation has grown during the pandemic, as people have relied more on digital platforms, video streaming, and cloud storage. Investment across the digital infrastructure value chain continues to rise in response, and should increasingly be a priority for real asset investors.
May 2021
US Real Estate Outlook: Patience Required
This paper discusses recent trends in US commercial real estate fundamentals and looks ahead to what might be in store for the remainder of 2021. Overall, we are reluctant to sound overly bullish about the broad asset class, as the outlook for some sectors is unclear. Still, for investors looking to immediately deploy capital, we highlight two categories of opportunities.
April 2021
Is Distressed Real Estate Actionable Today?
Yes, but the opportunity set is currently limited. To date, the large amount of government stimulus and lax credit enforcements, the differentiated impact of COVID-19 on real estate sectors, and the challenges associated with valuing assets have worked to keep broad-based distress at bay for now.
October 2020
Should Investors Trim Gold Exposure, Given the Rally in Prices?
Yes, investors who have made tactical bets in gold should consider scaling back their positions and locking in some gains.
August 2020
Will the Increase in Remote Working Sink Office Real Estate?
While increased remote working will certainly be a headwind for office demand, the notion that it will result in the “death of the office,” as some reports have suggested, seems unlikely given a number of mitigating factors.
July 2020
Real Asset Dynamics: PE Energy
It has been difficult to find a more out-of-favor sector in institutional investors’ portfolios than energy over the past five years, and with the recent spread of COVID-19 reducing demand for oil & gas, that reality appears set to continue – creating both challenges and opportunities. Amid the sector’s ongoing evolution, the energy PE investment strategy that dominated the market has become outdated, and investors who wish to capitalize on potential opportunities in this market must re-think their approach.
May 2020