EU initiatives are 'strengthening the case for alternative lending strategies':
In more recent times, investors have been increasingly nervous about the course of equity markets and constantly evaluating their asset allocation strategies as a result. Those increasing their allocation to alternative asset classes include institutional investors, especially pension funds, as well as family offices and ‘qualified investors’. Kavitha Ramachandran, senior manager, business development & client management at financial consultancy Maitland, explores what this means for investors and service providers.