Liquidity challenges top the agenda for fund managers 

Published: 09 Oct 2025 | Updated: 10 Oct 2025

By Justin Partington, Global Head of Fund and Asset Managers 

In a rapidly evolving investment landscape, liquidity has emerged as the primary concern for global fund managers, outweighing even governance and transparency issues. 

Speaking to Paromita Dey at Citywire Middle East, I discussed the mounting pressures facing managers today, from difficult exit environments to fundraising constraints, and explained how outsourcing and technology are becoming essential tools for navigating this challenging period. 

I also shared insights on the maturing Middle East market, where third-party service providers are playing a crucial role in building investor confidence and professionalising the alternatives industry. 

Read the full interview by clicking below: 

Fundraising strain and weak exits pile pressure on managers