Megatrends

09 July 2024 . 8 min read

Introduction

Megatrends we see developing in the offshore investment funds market.

Large institutions are increasingly making allocations to digital assets and/or investment funds investing in digital assets.

Tokenisation of assets being seen as a pathway to access new investors and enhance liquidity.

Development of digital assets as a legitimate asset class in which to invest. Economies of Scale that benefit investment funds and investors in offshore jurisdictions

BVI developing a reputation as the natural home of start-up managers and some emerging managers to establish their investment funds.

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