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Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia:

Alternative assets remain of particular interest, especially private markets, with US institutional investors 60% bullish on private equity and (59%) bullish on private debt, said a study.

In fact, 65% of US institutional investors believe that a portfolio with 60% stocks, 20% bonds, and 20% alternatives will outperform the traditional 60:40 portfolio, revealed Natixis Investment Managers Survey.

With rate cuts expected in 2025, 80% of US institutional investors are anticipating that they will improve deal flow in private markets, with 74% of US institutional investors believing that more private debt will be issued in 2025 to meet demand.

While excitement remains over private markets, over half (56%) of US institutional investors also find that the popularity of private is making it hard to find investment opportunities.

Further, 67% of US institutional investors say that growing investment in private assets is increasing risks in institutional portfolios, resulting in 70% of US institutional investors confirming they have increased their due diligence on private assets has increased as they are concerned about deal quality.

Meanwhile, on AI and technology, 71% of US institutional investors believe that using AI as an investment tool will unlock new investment opportunities that were otherwise undetectable. Further, three-quarters (76%) of US institutional investors believe US policy will foster AI growth at home to compete wit......................

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