Asia’s Wealthy Seek Safety — But Many Lack a Clear Investment Strategy

Asia-Pacific’s wealthy investors remain surprisingly optimistic despite mounting geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns and market volatility. Yet a new study by private bank Lombard Odier reveals a striking contradiction: many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) pursue ambitious investment goals without having a clearly structured portfolio strategy.

For the report, Lombard Odier and its strategic partners surveyed more than 390 HNWIs across Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines.

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