How Investors Are Planning For The Future

At the inaugural UBS Asian Investment Conference in Singapore, business leaders and policymakers explored what is driving the region's rise

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UBS successfully launched its inaugural Asian Investment Conference Singapore Wealth Edition. More than 1,000 clients, entrepreneurs, family offices and policymakers convened to explore how wealth owners in Asia Pacific (APAC) and beyond are adapting their strategies to today's dynamic investment environment.

Among the distinguished speakers were President Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States and Founder, Clinton Foundation, Gan Kim Yong, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Ravi Menon, Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Chairman, ImpactSG. Overall topics from the conference included how investors, companies and countries can navigate the current global conditions and market environment.

As markets grapple with heightened volatility, the wealthy are taking a closer look at diversification strategies and increasing their exposure to Asia. Said Iqbal Khan, Co-President UBS Global Wealth Management and President UBS Asia Pacific: "Singapore stands at the crossroads of global finance - making it an ideal setting for meaningful dialogue and forward-looking perspectives."

Khan reaffirmed the importance of the region to UBS's global ambitions. "APAC is crucial to our growth strategy, as reflected in our first quarter results where our APAC business surpassed US$900 billion (S$1.15 trillion) in assets under management. The results highlight our clients' trust in our advice and global capabilities to protect their wealth in today's macroeconomic environment."