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StanChart unlocks new alternative investment opportunities for U/HNWIs

  • With growing interest in private credit, private equity and infrastructure among ultra and high-net-worth investors, Standard Chartered Global Private Bank is connecting them to professionally managed solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable opportunities

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Peter Tung, regional head of private banking for Greater China and North Asia, and Alson Ho, head of wealth solutions at Standard Chartered, bring together thought leaders from its strategic partners – including Apollo, Ardian, Ares, Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions, FengHe and KKR – exploring the future of alternative investing and emerging opportunities in private markets.

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Alternative assets are rapidly growing, playing a key role in building a well-diversified portfolio for ultra and high-net-worth individuals (U/HNWIs). Industry data indicate that alternative assets under management (AUM) globally reached US$13.7 trillion in 2021 and is expected to reach US$23.3 trillion in 2027*. While institutional investors have led this growth, private banking clients are increasingly turning to alternative investments to strengthen their portfolios.

Standard Chartered Global Private Bank is committed to supporting clients with rigorous due diligence, specialised expertise and access to exclusive opportunities in this niche.

As part of this commitment, the Alternative Investment Summit was hosted on March 7, bringing together leading global asset managers including Apollo, Ardian, Ares, Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions, FengHe and KKR, to discuss the latest private market trends and strategies.

“Private credit has emerged as a key asset class, helping more companies finance their growth after traditional lenders have pulled back in many areas,” said Matthew Michelini, partner and head of Asia Pacific at Apollo Global Management.

“Institutional and high-net-worth investors are increasingly looking at private credit as a way to generate stable returns while mitigating market volatility.”
Matthew Michelini (left) of Apollo Global Management and Chloe Berry (centre) of Brookfield Infrastructure Group discuss defensive investment strategies for 2025 and beyond.
Matthew Michelini (left) of Apollo Global Management and Chloe Berry (centre) of Brookfield Infrastructure Group discuss defensive investment strategies for 2025 and beyond.
He explained that Apollo, the world’s largest private credit manager with US$750 billion in assets under management (AUM), has built a resilient private credit portfolio designed to generate excess returns while protecting principal.
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