Capturing tomorrow’s growth through institutional-grade investing
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have spent recent years discovering that some of the strongest growth opportunities usually lie outside public markets. Global private market assets under management have already surpassed US$13tn and are widely projected to exceed US$20tn by 2030, according to industry estimates.…
High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have increasingly recognized that strong growth opportunities often lie in private markets, as global assets under management in these markets have surpassed US$13tn and are expected to exceed US$20tn by 2030. However, access to top managers and strategies remains limited, with few individuals possessing the time or resources for thorough due diligence.
The Standard Chartered Global Private Bank's Alternative Investment Summit in Hong Kong addressed this issue, featuring five specialist managers demonstrating how institutional-grade opportunities can be accessed through strategic partnerships.
Peter Tung, Regional Head of Private Banking for Greater China and North Asia, emphasized that the question for HNWIs is no longer whether to invest in alternatives but how to do so effectively. Kwek Hyen Yong, Managing Partner and CEO of FengHe Fund Management, discussed disciplined risk management during volatile markets. The firm maintains an average gross exposure of 100%, effectively no leverage, and employs strict stop-loss rules at various levels, cutting exposure from 90% to 60% in response to sharp market shifts. This approach preserved capital and allowed for recovery.
The private capital sector in sports, media, and entertainment was highlighted as a new asset class with staggering potential. Ares, with investments in professional sports clubs and teams, estimates the total addressable market at over US$3tn. TPG, focused on five core sectors, emphasizes creative structures and long-term value creation through insight and engagement.
In real assets, Blackstone's data center investments reached a record US$11.6bn in 2025, driven by hyperscale cloud providers and tech companies. KKR approached infrastructure opportunities through its "H.E.L.P." framework, emphasizing hard assets, mission-essential services, and long-term visibility. Alson Ho concluded that differentiated sources of alpha are best found through experienced alternative managers with scale, specialist expertise, and institutional capabilities, rather than simply having access to opportunities.
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