Investing in Frontier Markets

The online report where pension schemes, sovereign wealth funds, and private banks examine the thematic and practical issues surrounding frontier market investment and discuss the growing potential and opportunities therein.

In light of recent turbulence in the Middle East and North Africa, investors are keen to learn how to navigate frontier markets and the investment opportunities they offer. With increasing numbers of investors becoming comfortable with the risk-return characteristics frontier regions offer, the question of diversifying investments, finding liquidity pools and unearthing new investment targets is growing in relevance to the general asset allocation debate.

As the second annual report on the subject, ‘Investing in Frontier Markets’ examines both institutional investor and investment manager’s perspectives on the evolving nature of frontier markets. With the ever present hurdles of investing in less advanced capital markets within the developing world, this report acts as both a discussion piece and a guide for new investors intrigued by the budding opportunities frontier markets offer.

Key issues to be addressed in this report:

Creating and seizing opportunities in frontier markets
The developing world’s potential for growth in the 21st century
Closing the information gap within frontier market research
Lessons from the Middle East and North Africa
The on-going issue of liquidity
The risk / return paradox of investing in frontier markets

This report offers the ideal opportunity for commercial providers to put forward thought leading ideas on the major issues affecting the sector and showcase their expertise to their buy side audience.

Key service and product providers this report is suitable for include