Japanese Investment Managers Show Growing Interest in Digital Assets

Nomura (NMR) and its digital asset subsidiary, Laser Digital, conducted a recent survey among Japanese investment managers, revealing a notable trend towards digital asset investment.

Key Findings from the Survey

• 54% of respondents expressed intentions to invest in cryptocurrencies within the next three years.
• 25% of the surveyed firms held a positive impression of digital assets.
• 62% view cryptocurrencies as a diversification opportunity alongside traditional assets like cash, stocks, bonds, and commodities.
• Investors prefer allocating between 2% to 5% of their assets under management (AUM) to digital assets.
• Nearly 80% of participants plan to make their investments over a one-year period.

The study highlights the growing interest in digital assets as an investment class and the potential for diversification within investment portfolios.

Moreover, the development of new financial products, such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and investment trusts, is expected to further drive investment in digital assets. Additionally, the prospect of investing directly in Web3 projects or through venture capital funds is appealing to about half of the respondents.

Despite the positive outlook, barriers such as counterparty risk, high volatility, and regulatory concerns still hinder some investment managers from entering the digital asset space.

The survey, conducted between April 15 and April 26, involved 547 Japanese investment managers, including institutional investors, family offices, and public-service corporations.

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