ASSET MANAGEMENT MOVES INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

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INTRODUCTION

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FINANCING THE ECONOMY

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TRADITIONAL FINANCING SOURCES ARE DRYING UP

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DEMAND FOR FINANCING IS GROWING

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ENHANCING INTERACTIONS WITH REGULATORS AND POLICY MAKERS

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MOBILISING LONG TERM INVESTORS INCREASE IN PENSION FUNDS ASSETS

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THE RISE OF SWFs

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CLIENTS’ NEEDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE A HIGH PRIORITY

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ENTERING THE DIGITAL ERA

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COMMUNICATION AND SALES IN THE DIGITAL ERA

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IMPORTANCE OF DATA ANALYTICS

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ENHANCING DIGITAL CAPABILITIES IN THE NEW ERA

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CONCLUSION MOVING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT REDEFINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS

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ADAPTING TO NEW PARADIGMS

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