For the fourth time,Global Investor SurveyIn September 2024, PwC surveyed 345 global investors and analysts across regions, asset classes, and investment approaches. The goal was to understand respondents’ expectations for investments and the companies they target, as well as their views on risk and technology, including generative AI.
36% of respondents indicated companies they were interested in. Own or cover? “Highly” or “extremely” exposed to geopolitical conflict and cyber risks.
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Investors emphasize the importance of companies adapting their business models. technical change was the top priority, followed by government regulations, changing customer preferences, and supply chain instability.
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According to respondents, generative AI significantly improves performance without compromising employees’ roles. 66% expect their investee companies to achieve Improved productivity Meanwhile, 63% predict an increase in revenue and 62% predict an increase in profitability.
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Additionally, the data also shows that investors tend to view AI as an opportunity rather than a challenge.
