European family offices face tricky balancing act
Family offices in Europe are continuing to review their portfolios in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest issue of
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Family offices need to balance liquidity and returns for clients spanning multiple generations.
The factors family offices are weighing include the strong likelihood of COVID-19 remaining the dominant market factor in 2021 and beyond and the prospect of returns over the next decade being less robust than those of the past 10 years. Cerulli believes that such considerations will see some family offices increase the risk in their portfolios to ensure that they can meet their long-term return objectives.
ETF issuers predict rise in demand for tech and water-themed funds
European ETF issuers expect a surge in demand for thematic funds focusing on water, biotechnology, and technology, research shows.
Cerulli Associates surveyed 37 issuers and found high demand is expected over the next two years for ETFs tracking these themes over the next two years.
Among the European ETF issuers with a combined total of €740 billion in assets under management, over 90% of the firms expect a surge in demand for water-themed ETFs in particular.
According to Cerulli, combined active and passive assets in the water-themed sector achieved a compound annual growth rate of 24% over the last five years.
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