In an environment of rising rates, high equity levels and geopolitical uncertainty, investors are understandably wary about merely riding market beta, and are attempting to seek alpha by adding exposure to alternatives, thematic strategies, and structured products. Independent asset managers (IAM) are especially well-positioned to use their speed and nimbleness to deliver differentiated solutions that appeal to clients who demand access to products and asset classes beyond the traditional suite that banks and fund managers offer. From actively managed certificates (AMC) tracking a plethora of conventional and tailor-made indices to exposure at the fringes of alternatives, such as cryptocurrency, IAMs are delivering innovative solutions to further diversify Asian HNWI assets beyond traditional asset classes.

Moderator:
Richard Otsuki, Deputy Editor & Head of IPS Coverage, Asian Private Banker