Robeco, the fund arm of Dutch Rabobank, saw revenues increase by 11% to €569.4m ($676.3m) and net income by 48% to €104.4m for year ending last December as a result of the success of its alternative investments.

In a statement Robeco said: "The success of alternative products confirms the strategic path which is based on offering multiple complementary investment capabilities that do well in various economic climates."