93% of alternative fund managers say they think there will be more attractive investment opportunities available to them over the next three years, says a research study commissioned by fund services provider Ocorian. Photo: Shutterstock

93% of alternative fund managers say they think there will be more attractive investment opportunities available to them over the next three years, says a research study commissioned by fund services provider Ocorian. Photo: Shutterstock

Almost nine in ten (87%) alternative fund managers predict inflows into alternatives from pension funds to increase over the next 18 months, finds a research study commissioned by Ocorian. 36% expect a “dramatic” increase.

Fund services provider Ocorian commissioned the independent research company PureProfile to interview 100 alternative fund managers in the UK, US, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland and Norway during April 2023. 87% of managers think that inflows from pension funds into alternatives will increase--either dramatically or slightly--in the next 18 months, compared to 9% who think levels will stay the same and 3% who anticipate a fall, said a by the firm on 22 June.

“Our research shows that alternative asset managers are feeling very optimistic about the next 18 months, with increasing levels of inflows across all sectors and in particular from pension funds, private banks and corporates who want to reap the benefits that alternatives can bring--helping to lower volatility, enhance returns and increase diversification,” said Paul Spendiff, head of business development, global funds at Ocorian.

Pension funds, private banks expected to bring in most inflows

After pension funds, alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) expect to see either dramatically or slightly increased inflows in the next 18 months from private banks (72% of respondents expect an increase), insurance (66%), high-net worth (HNW) individuals (64%) and retail investors (63%).

The study also found that 93% of alternative fund managers expect to see attractive investment opportunities increasing in the next three years, with 17% predicting a dramatic increase. 5% of respondents think levels of investment opportunities will remain the same. Only 2% think levels will slightly fall.

Ocorian, which has an office in Luxembourg, provides fund administration, AIFM, depositary and accounting services and has a team of over 300 fund specialists working across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, debt and venture capital.

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