The survey was conducted with 224 alternative fund managers from sectors such as private equity, hedge funds, credit funds, and captive alternatives divisions, along with 200 institutional investors, including pension funds, banks, wealth managers, insurers, family offices, funds of funds, sovereign wealth funds, and foundations.
Participants were asked about the biggest potential concerns for the alternatives industry in the next five years.
Citation formats
Biggest Concerns for the alternatives Industry worldwide in 2024
The primary concerns for the alternatives' industry for the next five years by asset managers and investors worldwide were the expectation of a global recession, with ** percent of investors and ** percent of asset managers expecting to face this challenge within the next five years. The * most anticipated concern is geopolitical risks.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ can support your business.
EY. (December 11, 2024). Primary concerns for the alternatives industry for the next five years by asset managers and investors worldwide in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1258071/top-financial-trends-forecast-by-asset-managers-and-investors-worldwide/
EY. "Primary concerns for the alternatives industry for the next five years by asset managers and investors worldwide in 2024." Chart. December 11, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Accessed August 03, 2026. /statistics/1258071/top-financial-trends-forecast-by-asset-managers-and-investors-worldwide/
EY. (2024). Primary concerns for the alternatives industry for the next five years by asset managers and investors worldwide in 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 03, 2026. /statistics/1258071/top-financial-trends-forecast-by-asset-managers-and-investors-worldwide/
EY. "Primary Concerns for The Alternatives Industry for The next Five Years by Asset Managers and Investors Worldwide in 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 11 Dec 2024, /statistics/1258071/top-financial-trends-forecast-by-asset-managers-and-investors-worldwide/
EY, Primary concerns for the alternatives industry for the next five years by asset managers and investors worldwide in 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, /statistics/1258071/top-financial-trends-forecast-by-asset-managers-and-investors-worldwide/ (last visited August 03, 2026)
Primary concerns for the alternatives industry for the next five years by asset managers and investors worldwide in 2024 [Graph], EY, December 11, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1258071/top-financial-trends-forecast-by-asset-managers-and-investors-worldwide/