The CIO Compass

The wealth manager's Asia and Middle East chief investment officer is positioning portfolios with a US underweight and value tilt while cautioning that private credit's apparent stability may prove illusory during market stress.

The investment case for Asian equities is being rewritten by global AI infrastructure needs and the rise of local Gen Z consumers, according to Allianz Global Investors.

Muzinich & Co. is stepping into the void left by retreating lenders—offering institutional and wealth clients alike access to resilient, cash-generative opportunities far from the crowded fields of conventional private credit.

Beyond traditional asset classes, Eli Lee highlighted the rapid growth of alternative assets, which may help investors adopt a more disciplined, less emotionally-driven approach.

As market uncertainties persist, UBS is guiding clients toward FX hedging, global diversification and alternative investments—strategies that could define portfolio resilience in the coming decade.