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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia:

About two-thirds (66%) of major global institutional investors are more worried now than two years ago about extreme events disrupting their investment strategies-and nearly as many (64%) believe investors need to completely re-think how they approach portfolio construction, said a study.

Nuveen's 2nd annual EQuilibrium Global Institutional Investor Survey indicates that investors are reacting to a remarkable climate of change across many fronts.

Among the key forces at work is new uncertainty regarding rising inflation and interest rates, volatile markets, a spate of damaging weather and climatic events, and increased awareness of social inequality.

According to the survey, investors are responding by pursuing a range of portfolio strategies, from increasing investments in private assets to addressing the risks and opportunities of climate change in their portfolios, and considering diversity and inclusion factors when they evaluate and hire investment managers.

Nuveen's EQuilibrium Global Institutional Investor Survey examined the views and practices of 800 global institutional investors and consultants spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region in October and November 2021. All survey respondents were decision-makers and represent organizations with at least $500 million in assets.

About six in 10 (61%) investors say they are taking steps to increase inflation risk mitigation over ......................

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