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1H 2026 Investment Outlook: Navigating Global Divergences
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1H 2026 Investment Outlook: Navigating Global Divergences

5 January 2026 The global investment landscape is entering a new era marked by uneven growth, technological disruption and policy shifts, creating complex challenges alongside significant opportunities for investors globally. Discover our 1H 2026 Investment Outlook for perspectives on global macro trends, sector themes and opportunities shaping today’s shifting markets.

Navigating volatility in private credit
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Navigating volatility in private credit

30 October 2025

Private credit has come under the spotlight amid recent market volatility, with Business Development Companies (BDCs) leading the sell-off. Dawn Leong from our Chief Investment Office speaks with Eleanor Tan, Fund Due Diligence Analyst, to unpack what is driving the headlines and explain why the long-term outlook for private credit remains compelling.

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    Bubbles: AI today vs Dotcom in 2000

    12 November 2025

    Markets are consolidating after a strong rally since April, driven by tech giants and Asian equities. While historical bubble warnings remind us of the difficulty in timing peaks, today’s AI-led growth stands on stronger fundamentals than past cycles. Elevated valuations call for diversification into emerging opportunities and defensive assets.

    Read the full report to explore strategies for balancing risk and capturing growth.

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      1H 2026 Investment Outlook: Navigating Global Divergences
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      Quarterly Outlook

      1H 2026 Investment Outlook: Navigating Global Divergences

      5 January 2026

      The global investment landscape is entering a new era marked by uneven growth, technological disruption and policy shifts, creating complex challenges alongside significant opportunities for investors globally.

      Discover our 1H 2026 Investment Outlook for perspectives on global macro trends, sector themes and opportunities shaping today’s shifting markets.

        Bubbles: AI today vs Dotcom in 2000
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        Market Update

        Bubbles: AI today vs Dotcom in 2000

        12 November 2025

        Markets are consolidating after a strong rally since April, driven by tech giants and Asian equities. While historical bubble warnings remind us of the difficulty in timing peaks, today’s AI-led growth stands on stronger fundamentals than past cycles. Elevated valuations call for diversification into emerging opportunities and defensive assets.

        Read the full report to explore strategies for balancing risk and capturing growth.

          Navigating volatility in private credit
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          Podcast

          Navigating volatility in private credit

          30 October 2025

          Private credit has come under the spotlight amid recent market volatility, with Business Development Companies (BDCs) leading the sell-off. Dawn Leong from our Chief Investment Office speaks with Eleanor Tan, Fund Due Diligence Analyst, to unpack what is driving the headlines and explain why the long-term outlook for private credit remains compelling.

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            Finishing Strong

            28 October 2025

            For investors, the close of the year is not the end. It is the time to position for what comes next.

            In this video, UOB Private Bank’s Chief Investment Office shares their perspectives and investment strategies for finishing the year strong while preparing portfolios for the opportunities ahead.

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              Private Credit BDCs sell-off unlikely to be systemic

              21 October 2025

              The recent sell-off in Business Development Companies (BDCs) has sparked concerns about potential stresses in the credit environment. At the same time, several high-profile defaults outside of private credit compounded worries.

              Read more to find out what are the market implications of this sell-off.

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                Next 20 stocks: Prudent diversification beyond Mag7

                15 October 2025

                The Magnificent 7 (Mag7) control 31% of the S&P 500’s market cap, posing concentration risk. A 10% drop could erase USD 1.85 trillion. The next 20 largest US stocks offer ~USD 12 trillion market cap and diversified exposure beyond tech-driven volatility.

                Read the full report to see how this basket supports sustainable alpha.

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                  Asian wealth management – Succession planning strategies

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                      Intergenerational wealth and the great wealth transfer

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