Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent. Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

Source: Ethiopian News January 07, 2026 12:17 UTC