Growth, technology and new value drivers: developments in the asset management and private equity markets

The latest edition of the CEO Outlook for the asset management and private equity industry paints a much brighter picture. Falling interest rates, increasing capital inflows and higher valuations are creating a market environment that is fuelling noticeably more confidence. CEOs are expecting increased activity in deployments, a renewed increase in sales activity for portfolio companies and a greater focus on consistent value creation - primarily through technological innovation, greater specialisation and modernised organisational structures. The results clearly show how both sectors are strategically realigning themselves in order to achieve sustainable growth in a challenging competitive environment.

The results provide an insight into the strategic orientation of two sectors that make a decisive contribution to capital allocation. They not only show where CEOs see growth opportunities, but also which skills, technologies and structures will be decisive for success in the future. The study thus provides sound guidance for managers, investors and stakeholders - particularly in a market environment characterised by rapid technological development, geopolitical requirements and increasing competitive pressure. It shows where companies should invest in order to realise value potential, manage risks and remain resilient in the long term.