Our Scans · (FS.3.00) Investment & Asset Management · Weekly Summary

• [New] EU mandates under the Renewable Energy Directive, requiring member states to achieve 42.5% renewable energy by 2030, underscore the necessity for flexible systems like VPPs, essential for efficient management and integration of distributed renewable assets. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Tokenization of Real-World Assets by 2030: By 2030, the tokenization of real-world assets is projected to reach $600 billion, reflecting the growing trend of converting physical assets into digital tokens for easier trading and management. 9cv9 Career Blog
• For financial institutions, especially asset managers and banks with diversified global portfolios, the Taiwan scenario has implications that go far beyond headline risk. The Diplomat
• With $84 trillion set to flow from baby boomers to Gen X, Y, and Z, their demand for alternative asset types and customization will shape the future of asset management. thedinarian
• Fixed income ETFs have surged in popularity in recent years, reaching $2.6 trillion in global assets under management at the end of 2024, and are expected to grow to $6 trillion in AUM by 2030. Yahoo Finance
• US protectionist policies and volatile inflation pose major risks by impacting trade flows and reserve asset returns, while geopolitical tensions add uncertainty to asset security and liquidity management, said a reserve manager of a central bank in the Americas. Central Banking
• The value of ESG investment assets is projected to reach $53 trillion by 2025, one-third of global assets under management. India CSR
• Asset management is facing significant challenges and opportunities in the 21st century, as emerging technologies and innovations are transforming the way assets are managed. FasterCapital
• Geopolitical risks surrounding US foreign policy, sanctions and the war in Ukraine will alter investor behaviour to a more cautious one, tilted to a more extensive use of safe-haven assets, said a reserve manager of a central bank in Europe. Central Banking
• Around 45-50% of large manufacturers reported implementing digital twins for asset management by 2024, with projections indicating growth to over 70% by 2031 as Industry 4.0 initiatives deepen. Platform Executive
• In terms of the expected composition of the investor base in 2025, borrowers expect a net increase across all investor types compared to 2024, with a particular rise in asset managers and central banks and official institutions. OMFIF
• ESG assets under management are projected to surpass $50 trillion by the end of 2025. PSCG Global
• The explosive growth and complexity of alternative assets - expected to reach $24.5 T in 2028 across private equity, real estate, private credit and beyond - has outpaced the technology systems needed to support investment managers and their investors. FinExtra
• Global assets under management incorporating ESG criteria are projected to far exceed $53 trillion by 2025, representing more than a third of total global assets. The Business & Financial Times
• Foreign central banks and foreign financial institutions and pension funds and insurance companies and asset managers, they are not only going to be holding U.S. assets, U.S. stocks and U.S. bonds, they are investing in many other assets and diversifying their holdings. Investment Indicator
• $4.6 trillion needed annually by the early 2030s to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 $2 trillion expected in annual clean energy investment - or roughly half of what's needed $32.8 trillion in assets are managed by sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds. PwC
• CME Group's XRP futures offering is expected to further integrate XRP into institutional trading strategies, offering participants a new tool for risk management and exposure to digital asset markets. FinanceFeeds
• By treating risk as an asset, leaders can align enterprise risk management with strategic objectives, positioning their organizations to thrive in a world of uncertainty. KPMG
• 59% of institutional investors plan to allocate over 5% of their assets under management to cryptocurrencies, indicating a growing demand for institutional-grade custody services. News IO
• Global asset managers that are launching new active exchange traded funds in various Asia Pacific markets will find they have no real advantage over domestic rivals. Financial Times
• Number of Banks Issuing Tokenized Assets in 2025: The number of banks issuing tokenized assets is expected to double in 2025, as financial institutions increasingly explore blockchain-based solutions for asset management and trading. 9cv9 Career Blog
• The emergence of new centers of wealth has opened up significant opportunities for banking, insurance, asset management and wealth management in Asia and the Middle East. FinanceFeeds

Last updated: 24 June 2025