Si Dilemmas: what is our real-world impact as investors in secondary markets? – Robeco

Allocating capital is the core business of investing.

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... However, when investing through secondary markets, which is the largest part of what we do as asset managers, the link with actual new capital allocation is limited. Why then are asset managers often held accountable for any investments that make a negative impact, but are scrutinised for taking credit for those investments that make a positive impact?

Date of publication: February 2022

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