Source: https://unternehmen.union-investment.de/ueber-uns/archiv-annual-report-2020/institutional
André Haagmann, Head of the Institutional Clients Segment
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Über Uns Archiv-Annual-Report-2020 Institutional Clients
The low interest rate environment presents a challenge to many investors. They are looking for investment opportunities that offer the possibility of adequate returns with manageable risks. Change of focus: Investors are increasingly turning their attention to alternative asset classes.
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Bernhard Kraus, Head of Cooperative Clients and SMEs, confirms the change in investment behaviour based on his collaborative experience in this field. “The yield on risk-free government bonds will remain well below the long-term average. New sources of revenue are therefore in demand. At the same time, however, it is important to spread risks out widely in order to avoid cluster risks. It is therefore important for investors to include many different asset classes in their overall allocation.rdquo; At the same time, investors should broaden their horizons. “Strategies involving non-interest-bearing investments in shares and alternative investments, such as private equity, private debt, infrastructure and real estate, can form part of a balanced risk mix. What exactly this looks like varies from client to client. We are happy to provide guidance on this. Nearly all our clients who maintain a broad asset allocation and reacted prudently during the pandemic emerged from the crisis unscathed.rdquo;
Strategies involving non-interest-bearing investments in shares and alternative investments can form part of a balanced risk mix. What exactly this looks like varies from client to client.
Bernhard Kraus
Head of Cooperative Clients and SMEs
However, investors take on long-term obligations when they invest in alternative asset classes such as private equity, private debt and infrastructure investments. This is because alternative investment managers do not normally invest the capital commitments they receive within a short period of time, but instead spread targeted investments out over various investment cycles, regions and sectors. “Right now is a good time to invest,rdquo; says Bernhard Kraus. “This is because although some businesses have been hit hard by the effects of the pandemic, they have significant potential to recover, for which they need capital. In addition, we expect even greater private financing of infrastructural measures in the future. Investment vehicles such as these can be important income building blocks for long-term own-account investing.rdquo;
In addition to investment management, reporting also plays a major role for investors. “We act as a service capital management company for our clients. This means that we work together with the client to determine which forms of investment are best for them, select the appropriate partners and manage them. At the same time, we take care of all the reporting involved. The superior quality and scope of our service in this area sets us apart from the competition. The concept has proved its worth over many market phases,rdquo; says Kraus.
Union Investment has continued to develop its management expertise for alternative investments over the years. “For example, our investment in the private debt manager aam2cred marks our entry into another area that can offer an appealing solution to institutional investors in the current environment,rdquo; says Haagmann. Private debt is one of the biggest growth markets in asset management. “We therefore now have a high level of expertise in mezzanine and whole loan financing and are expanding our range of products and services in alternative investments for institutional clients.rdquo;
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The combination of outstanding service performance and the systematic development of expertise has met with widespread approval from institutional clients. This has been reinforced by the continuous growth in these asset classes in recent years. “Our goal is to offer our clients high-quality solutions tailored to their needs. This is why we strive to expand our expertise in the future while keeping a close eye on our clients’ requirements,rdquo; says Haagmann.
Our goal is to offer our clients high-quality solutions tailored to their needs.
André Haagmann
Head of the Institutional Clients Segment
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