ILIM's investment outlook 2022

As we look towards 2022, risks surrounding inflation, tightening monetary policy, slower growth and continued Covid-related uncertainty have all raised concerns for investors. In this year’s investment outlook, ILIM tackles the central investment themes that define the future path for markets and are critical in determining how to position portfolios for the cycle ahead.

While these factors will likely lead to greater volatility for markets, ILIM believes the strong fundamental and supportive policy backdrop for growth and earnings remains intact and should help extend the equity market cycle into 2022, albeit with lower and bumpier returns than seen in 2021.

Given the meagre returns offered from fixed income, ILIM sees investors continuing to search for alternative yield sources, such as real assets which can offer greater diversification and resilience in the face of lingering inflation risks.

ILIM also sees a continued focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues shaping the global regulatory landscape and influencing corporate strategy and capex plans into 2022 and beyond. In this context, ILIM highlights the key ESG trends that investors should follow with an eye on both the risks and opportunities that stem from a transition to a more balanced and sustainable world.