Cohen & Steers Inc, a global investment manager, has announced a partnership with DBS Bank to provide access to the Cohen & Steers Diversified Real Assets Fund. This fund aims to deliver attractive total returns whilst maximising real returns during inflationary periods by investing across global real estate, natural resources, listed infrastructure, and commodities. The collaboration will allow DBS clients to benefit from Cohen & Steers’ extensive expertise in managing real assets.
The partnership comes at a time when geopolitical uncertainties and market volatility are prompting investors to seek alternatives and real assets for portfolio resilience. Hou Wey Fook, Chief Investment Officer at DBS Bank, highlighted the importance of real assets as an inflation hedge, noting the rising demand due to monetary and fiscal easing in developed markets. Sean Wong, Head of Product Management at DBS, emphasised the fund’s role in providing diversification benefits and inflation protection.
Vince Childers, Head of Real Assets at Cohen & Steers, stated, “Our research shows that combining global real estate, global natural resources, global listed infrastructure, and commodities creates a more balanced real assets strategy.” The initiative aims to support clients in building resilient portfolios that can withstand inflationary pressures and market volatility.
David Conway, Head of International Wholesale Distribution at Cohen & Steers, expressed excitement about the collaboration, noting the privilege of working with DBS, one of the region’s most respected private banks. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to offering innovative investment solutions tailored to the evolving needs of investors in Asia.
