# Geopolitical risks drive institutional investors to stockpile cash, survey finds

https://mins.news/en/item/66802

- South China Morning Post, 2026-09-21 05:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3368195/geopolitical-risks-see-institutional-investors-rush-stockpile-cash-survey-finds?utm_source=rss_feed

> Global institutional investors and wealth managers are building cash positions at a record pace while quietly pulling back from US and UK equities, as persistent inflation and rising geopolitical risks shape portfolio decisions, according to Marsh Investments. Its survey of 430 asset owners managing US$5.76 trillion found 37.8% planned to raise cash allocations over the next 12 months.

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