Emerging/niche
Battling the currents
Boutique firms are facing the triple whammy of constrained capital markets, burdensome regulation and larger acquisitive firms. Are the odds stacked against their survival? Shayla Walmsley reports
Opportunities and uncertainties
The latest Emerging Trends survey reveals varying investment prospects across the Americas, as Charles DiRocco, Mitch Rochelle and John Forbes report
New kids hold their own
Niche sectors benefited in the boom years as the mainstream became saturated. In the downturn niche have held up well compared to mainstream sectors and some boast excellent long-term prospects, as...
Strategic landing
With land prices and competition down, it might be a good time for investors to secure strategic land assets with a view to selling them on in the medium term. Kerrie Shaw reports
Importing a recession
Mexico’s dependency on the US makes it vulnerable to a US-led recession while Brazil can fall back on a strong internal market. Yet both countries will benefit from a growing middle class with money...
Health-giving properties
In a downturn the secure income of healthcare makes it an attractive option for investors but beware political risk, as Christine Senior reports
Bonding with the elderly
The ongoing need for healthcare and the demographic shift make senior housing a strong contender for institutional portfolios. Christine Senior reports
Healthy option
Medical offices’ stable cash flows and compelling demographics make them a safe haven for investors in an economic downturn, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
Make yourself at home
Singapore looks set to offer significant investment opportunities in the residential and hotel sectors, writes Michael Grimes
Rest, recreation – and resilience?
As people cut holidays will they turn to their local leisure facilities instead? The sector’s future potential relies on optimising the product offering.
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