Rising inflation globally is forcing asset managers to reallocate their capital into commodities and real estate, according to new research from Clearwater Analytics (CWAN). A poll of over 100 firms representing more than USD5 trillion in AUM shows that the majority of asset managers favour commodities (58 per cent) and real estate (55 per cent) as their preferred asset classes to combat rising inflation. Interestingly, 42 per cent also see listed equities as part of their asset mix.  The research follows the US inflation report last month which showed prices rising at their fastest pace in four decades. While in

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The crypto and digital assets industry is on the cusp of mainstream adoption. Education is the missing piece of the puzzle for those fund managers and institutions who have not yet taken steps into this new asset class. A broader suite of products for access to spot crypto markets will also support greater institutional investment in the space.

As the market creates different ways for institutions to invest in crypto currencies, these new players need experts in the field to help structure their offerings and investments.

Despite sharp price shocks, the upward momentum in cryptocurrencies and the broader digital asset sector has heralded eye-catching returns for hedge funds over the past 12 months, underlining the asset class’s status as a key area of focus in alternatives.

Several of the trading obstacles for the adoption of cryptocurrencies and digital assets have been overcome, through the advent of derivative instruments. The next frontier of development in the space lies in expanding the number of protocols being used, together with further education to help the asset class and its investors continue to evolve.