The Americas have long been an attractive destination for investors in alternative assets. Alternatives assets under management (AUM) total $7.56tn in the region. As Preqin data shows, fund managers in North America have secured $4.03tn in commitments over the past six years, of which private equity funds raised $2.31tn. Home to the world’s largest economy and a large base of institutional investors, alternatives in the region have remained resilient to much of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

The alternative assets message in Latin America, meanwhile, is less clear. Capital investments have been stunted by political and social risks and asset growth in the region has been slow. Despite the challenges, the private equity industry has remained stable, with AUM as of December 2020 totaling $29bn, including $7.7bn in dry powder. Latin America is home to a large investor base that’s eager to invest overseas. What’s more, a growing middle class in need of infrastructure and innovation could provide ample scope for future investment in the region itself.

With alternative assets continuing to evolve across the Americas, our new report explores the important trends set to drive future growth – from innovation to ESG – and includes exclusive commentary from a host of industry experts, who provide keen insight into this sprawling space.