Alternative investments

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The asset allocation shift: Why smart money is moving into infrastructure, tech and private credit

HSBC Private Bank’s expertise in alternative investments opens doors for investors seeking diversification, long-term growth and portfolio resilience

Nomura is targeting alternative assets under management of 10 trillion yen by March 2031, up from 2.9 trillion yen at the end of September 2025.

Nomura seeking private debt acquisitions in alternatives push, CEO says

Despite the explosive growth of such financing in the US over the past decade, bank loans still dominate corporate borrowing in Japan

Located in One Holland Village, the Art Works gallery has been emptied of its paintings and furniture.

Art Works collapse: Experts cite red flags in Singapore art investment firm’s promises

Guarantees of 6% return and ‘safe-haven’ asset claims were warning signs, as investors now fight to recover their belongings

On iCapital’s digital platform, clients can rebalance portfolios, access liquidity when needed, and adjust exposure to alternative assets.
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Unlocking liquidity: iCapital taps tech to democratise alternative assets

By making it easier to exit alternative investments, the fintech platform is solving one of the biggest pain points for private wealth investors

Temasek-backed iCapital is planning to launch a suite of products on its platform to cater to rising investor interest in alternative assets.

Temasek-backed US fintech firm iCapital to expand Singapore, Hong Kong operations

It also plans to open its first office in Australia to ride the wave of rising demand for alternative assets

The gold bars are available in sizes ranging from 1 g to 1 kg, and are exempt from the goods and services tax in Singapore.

Singapore Mint launches its first investment-grade gold bullion

The minted bars are individually sealed, serialised and digitally tagged

Opportunities for alpha and diversification in traditional assets are “shrinking”, says the report by sovereign wealth fund GIC and JPMorgan Asset Management.

Adding alternative assets to traditional portfolios can achieve higher 4.5% return: GIC, JPMAM report

Key inputs related to returns, volatility and correlation are the foundational elements in constructing alternative investment portfolios

In the first seven months of 2025, Thai gold shipments to Cambodia have jumped 19% from a year earlier to 71.3 billion baht.

Surging Thai gold exports to Cambodia sparks demand for probe

[THAILAND] An unusual surge in Thai gold exports to neighbouring Cambodia has triggered calls for an investigation. The shipments are seen as one factor fuelling a rally in the baht, which threatens t...

Adding a dedicated allocation to private markets allows investors to better meet their future return needs, especially when traditional fixed-income yields may no longer be sufficient to carry the load.
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When three asset classes are better than two

Amid constant worries, the need for a mindful portfolio re-evaluation has never been more pressing for investors

Some of the companies that Temasek has already invested in include chipmaker Nvidia.

Temasek to increase exposure in AI, core-plus infrastructure

Artificial intelligence is a ‘two-decade opportunity’, says deputy CEO Chia Song Hwee