Pension funds seek out agricultural assets

Global Pensions | 24 Nov 2009 | 12:51 Caroline Allen

Pension funds are seeking out agricultural and commodity-related assets that offer diversification from traditional asset classes and superior returns to listed equities.

Gary Vaughan-Smith, founding partner at SilverStreet Capital said there was growing interest among European pension funds in private equity-type structures that offer steady income to investors, as well as a long term appreciating asset.

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