Investors fear adverse impact of high inflation on strategies

Satisfaction of active managers varied among investors across different asset classes

Martin Richmond
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Investors fear adverse impact of high inflation on strategies

The majority of global investors fear increased inflation will hinder their ability to achieve their investment objectives, according to bfinance research.

The investment consultancy's Global Asset Owner Survey, which surveyed around 400 senior investors who represent $13trn (£11trn) in assets under management, found the majority (87%) are concerned a...

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