1、12 23Welcome to the third edition of The Future of Asset Management in Asia white paper!This report is particularly timely as it addresses the numerous opportunities and challenges arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes in the industry that asset managers and investors are

2、 facing.These factors are fundamentally reshaping the asset management sector in Asia,making it critical for industry professionals to understand their implications.The growing middle class in Asia and increasing appetite for private markets investments in the face of heightened market volatility ar

3、e reshaping investment strategies and opening up new opportunities for asset managers in the region.Within the dynamic investment environment in Asia amid global economic challenges,investors are becoming more risk-averse and favoring lower market correlation options while also seeking long-term gro

4、wth opportunities.Our report findings indicate a mild decline in interest from Asian investors in traditional investment products such as equities funds and fixed income products in the next 12 months,leading to an increasing trend for portfolio diversification.Specifically,Asian investors hold a si

5、gnificant interest in private markets,including private equity(PE)funds(15%)and private credit funds(15%).This shift signifies a strategic diversification of portfolios amid the search for longer-term returns.This trend is evident in the regions growing interest in the PE space,with Asia holding 23.

6、7%of the worlds PE dry powder.1 On the other hand,technology,particularly artificial intelligence(AI)and machine learning,is revolutionizing investment analysis and management in the region.Asian investors recognize the transformative impact of AI and are actively seeking to capitalize on the sector