Strategic risks: retail focus
The following risks can be identified with respect to Corio’s strategy.
Corio has opted for specialisation rather than diversification over different asset classes, because it is determined to control its risks through management rather than by spreading its portfolio. Professional management that operates close to the customer and is thus able to identify risks sooner will be able to respond to these risks faster and consequently mitigate both the probability and impact of threats. The choice of retail fits extremely well with this model, because retail is where professional property and asset management can add significant value. History also shows that retail has the best risk-return profile of all asset classes.
Source: Annual Report 2008, Chapter Overview & Strategy, page 29 (PDF, 476 kB)
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