Concerns about whether bonds still provide protection against falling equities has prompted banks to look elsewhere for diversification

High net worth investors, with their long-term time horizons, appear a great fit for alternative investments, but picking the right partners is vital

Although many private banks are forecasting strong returns from private equity over the next few years, some believe the asset class could be in for a rough ride

Investment grade collectibles offer not only the joy of ownership but diversified returns and a hedge against inflation. Yet with markets like fine art opaque and illiquid, access to advice is essential 

Low yields from fixed income and an ageing bull market are pushing investors into alternative asset classes such as private equity and hedge funds

With real estate an increasingly attractive asset class for a wide range of investors, changing living patterns, a rising population and the impact of Brexit all help the German market stand out

Family offices across Asia are building networks of like-minded individuals in order to swap ideas and find investment partners   

Alternative investments such as private equity and hedge funds promise returns that are uncorrelated to increasingly turbulent public markets. Should those who can gain access be boosting allocations?