The quest for yield

IN A world shaken by persistent inflation, geopolitical instability and ongoing volatility in equity markets, high-net-worth investors in Singapore and beyond are rethinking their wealth strategies. The recent turbulence in global financial markets – along with higher-for-longer interest rates, tightening credit conditions and dislocations in commercial real estate – has highlighted the growing importance of income generation.

Yield, long overshadowed by capital appreciation, is taking centre stage.

The search for income in uncertain times

Investors are now prioritising liquidity and cash flow over pure growth. With costs rising on all fronts, there’s a renewed urgency to build portfolios that also provide consistent income regardless of market swings.