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As investors in Hong Kong and Singapore look to put cash to work despite rollercoaster markets and lingering uncertainty, diversification via resilient assets is a priority. This is also giving gold a bigger role in portfolios, finds a recent sentiment poll by AsianInvestor and State Street Global Advisors.

The cyclical nature of financial markets presents ongoing challenges for investors. While evidence shows that investing can effectively build wealth over the long term, bear markets often lead many to exit or sell an inopportune time. However, taking a long-term view and learning from history can lead to successful outcomes for those investors who are prepared, says MFS.

Market and investment specialists at MFS explore what’s behind recent market ups and downs, and how a normalised environment for interest rates and earnings will impact global equities and fixed income.

The growth prospects, diversity and innovations across Asia Pacific (Apac) offer investors with global portfolios compelling opportunities to enhance their risk-reward balance – both today and over the next 20 years, according to new research from Franklin Templeton.

Alternative credit strategies such as direct lending, energy infrastructure credit, real estate debt, and collateralised loan obligations can provide shelter for portfolios during uncertain times.

The arrival of new regulations and accounting standards across Asia has meant that many Asian insurers are seeing mark-to-market movements affecting their balance sheets. For those not employing careful asset and liability managing (ALM) strategies, this can result in painful volatility in accounting profit and loss, as well as insolvency says LGIM’s James Hayes.

In a dynamic market environment with increased regulatory scrutiny and a sharp focus on operational resilience, leveraging technology to create a robust NAV oversight process has become critical.

Private credit’s success story still has a long road to run, and energy transition infrastructure in Asia offers a compelling alternative entry point. Investors are seeking assets backed by the type of robust research and large – or even proprietary – deal flow, typically the type of offerings that HSBC Asset Management is able to bring.

In a world where all assets do not go up in lock step, insurance investors should prioritise flexibility, dynamism, and forward thinking, says Tim Antonelli, head of insurance multi-asset strategy for Wellington Management.

As investors await rate cuts and look to move out of cash, continued market volatility and geopolitical tensions are making diversification and resilience a priority, according to a AsianInvestor webinar, in conjunction with State Street Global Advisors.

Building on an already impressive growth trajectory, the Hong Kong ETF market is becoming an increasingly attractive investment destination with a focus on innovation, new product launches, and regulatory enhancements.

With investors in Hong Kong and Singapore seeking protection against market risks and volatility, gold allocations offer a compelling way to diversify and improve risk-adjusted returns. Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist at State Street Global Advisors, explains trends and drivers behind the increasing exposure to this asset class.