Investors urged to think alternative, be innovative

COALMINES, petrol stations and scotch whisky have been put forward as alternative opportunities for Irish investors.

Delegates at this year’s Investec global investment strategies conference — held yesterday at the National Convention Centre in Dublin — were told that Irish investors should be focusing more on innovative, alternative investment opportunities and emerging geographical economies.

“Sovereign assets, once deemed iron-clad investments, no longer provide a risk-free return. Risk has become a key factor for investors and clients are looking to understand the markets where they operate,” commented Aisling Dodgson, head of treasury at Investec Ireland.