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Private credit enters a ‘prove it’ era: Julius Baer, StanChart

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By Amala Balakrishner Verified
| Asian Private Banker Verified
Ultra high net worth (UHNW) investors in Asia are moving beyond chasing headline yields in private credit. With high base rates and tight spreads, wealthy clients are demanding deeper proof of downside protection, underwriting discipline, and default risk before locking up their capital.
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Singapore tops, Bangkok joins rich cities club: Julius Baer study

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By Amala Balakrishner Verified
| Asian Private Banker Verified
Ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and currency fluctuations are pushing the cost of a premium lifestyle to new heights, with Asia Pacific now playing host to half of the world’s ten most expensive cities. According to Julius Baer’s 2026 Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report, the cost of living a premium lifestyle, tracked by its lifestyle index, rose by 10.2%.
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Maybank Private’s Shariah fund draws over 70% non-Muslim inflows in Singapore

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By Amala Balakrishner Verified
| Asian Private Banker Verified
Islamic wealth management is increasingly attracting investors beyond the traditional Muslim client base, according to Maybank Private’s Alice Tan. While Islamic finance has long been associated with religious compliance, investors are increasingly recognising its broader investment philosophy, which emphasises real economic activity, stewardship and responsible long-term wealth creation and preservation, Tan, the bank’s head of wealth planning, said.
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