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What do gatekeepers for some of the world’s largest financial firms think about current conditions and how are they investing in response? Read our Gatekeeper Pulse® report for answers from 210 billion-dollar decision-makers in Europe and Asia: https://rb.gy/m74ue4

Markets continued to rebound in the first half as major central banks initiated or signaled interest-rate cuts. Read on for PGIM Fund Manager views on the key trends, investment opportunities and risks shaping the remainder of the year. https://shorturl.at/YgABX

Great article in Investment Week featuring Matt Shafer’s views on the rise of emerging markets, the hurdles that asset and wealth managers are facing as private market investment options become more available, and the importance of education and training.

Matt Shafer, Head of International Distribution at PGIM Investments, will speak at the 12th Cross Border Distribution Conference in Luxembourg on Thursday 16th May, hosted by Deloitte and Elvinger Hoss Prussen, with the support of FT Live. With alternatives top of mind for many investors, panelists will discuss whether they believe alternatives and real assets will live up to their growing popularity and assess the potential opportunities and challenges presented by the asset class. #CrossBorder2024

We had a blast at Il Salone del Risparmio. Our guest speaker, Raj Shant of Jennison Associates, shared his insights on the explosive growth of #AI and why this megatrend is set to transform the global economy for decades. Explore the key themes Raj discussed: https://lnkd.in/d7jufJQ2

Following a roundtable in the UK, Brian Ahrens provided key insights on tackling the challenges fund selectors face in their perpetual search for investment managers best suited to meet client objectives. Read on for Brian’s thoughts.

Did you know that UK investors who take a home-country approach to REIT investing overlook 95% of the global market for listed real estate securities? PGIM Real Estate’s Michael Gallagher and Rob Hall, Head of UK Wholesale at PGIM Investments, recently discussed how investors can reduce risk and emphasise upside via global REITs. Read the full article here. https://lnkd.in/edZVSxAB

Get ready to watch our active investors in action and explore PGIM from a new perspective. Meet the people who drive our Pursuit of Outperformance every day and hear what sets PGIM apart: from our investment principles to our company culture to key facts and figures. Video transcript available here: https://on.pru/3V6DcSk  #PursuitOfOutperformance

Embracing client priorities as our own was a recurring theme at last week’s PGIM Global Marketing Offsite, where leaders across the organization shared insights on our commitment to serving as a premier partner to investors around the world. Key takeaways included: 💡 Client-first mindset – Our success hinges on being relevant to clients, requiring an ongoing commitment to understanding and prioritizing client needs above all else. 📋 Data-driven decisions – From areas of interest to communications preferences, data can enhance each client’s experience with our brand, and it’s our obligation to leverage data to tailor our outreach to deliver a more personalized client experience. 🌍 Localized efforts – Maintaining relevance on a global scale requires us to recognize and respond to norms and nuances associated with the markets in which we operate, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach. 

Jessica Jones discusses investors’ asset allocation strategies on Bloomberg Daybreak Asia on International Women’s Day: “2024 is shaping like the year for active investing across public and private markets.” She also points out that more high-net-worth investors are becoming increasingly interested in allocating to private alternatives such as data centers. “For Professional Investors only. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of capital”.