MOBILIST Investor Research on Capital Allocation Strategies
Funds research analyzing how information gaps and capital allocation strategies impact investment in emerging and frontier markets, aiming to boost sustainable economic development.
Funder: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Due Dates: Rolling (Open call)
Funding Amounts: £10,001–£500,000 per award; typical range £10,001–£100,000 or £100,001–£500,000.
Summary: Funds research into capital allocation strategies and information asymmetry for emerging and frontier markets, supporting sustainable economic development.
Description
This opportunity supports research under the MOBILIST initiative, aiming to inform and influence market actors by addressing knowledge gaps and correcting misperceptions about capital allocation to emerging and frontier markets. The focus is on analyzing the strategies that attract institutional investors to listed assets in these markets, especially the impact of information asymmetry on investment decisions. The research will examine how asset allocators rationalize their strategies, the role of information gaps, and the effectiveness of market-based or policy solutions to overcome these barriers. It will also explore how allocation strategies are evolving in response to megatrends such as urbanization, ESG disclosures, and climate change, with the ultimate goal of enhancing capital flows into sustainable development.
