Milken Institute Asia Summit

Investors urged to ‘recalibrate’ return expectations for private markets

This is amid public market outperformance and increased scepticism: panellists

Hisham Hamdan says that investors in developed markets can afford to take a passive approach across multiple asset classes, as beta has been consistently strong.

Khazanah’s chief investment officer urges investors to ‘co-parent’ Asian firms amid weak returns

He says public market investors can play a more active role, while private equity can acquire underperforming assets

Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the wealthy in Singapore are expected to “do their part, pay their dues and give back to society”.

Wealthy here should contribute to society, adhere to Singapore’s norms: DPM Wong

The wealthy who park their funds in Singapore should contribute to society through taxes and philanthropy, and adhere to the country’s norms against ostentatious displays of wealth, said Deputy Prime ...