Tell us about the new UAE license. What can you do now?
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Daisy Ho
We are the first global asset manager to get this license. We are setting up a UAE branch to offer onshore funds, empowering clients to invest in our global strategies through a local gateway.
How do you assess the risk from the Iran instability?
Host
Daisy Ho
Geopolitical events are in focus. Conversations with clients center around market volatility and, leading from that, diversification.
Is the dollar debasement trade (short dollar, into precious metals) continuing?
Host
Daisy Ho
Key trends: clients are looking to add alternatives and diversify away from US assets, including into precious metals like gold. There's also a notable shift in sentiment towards Chinese and Asian equity due to AI development.
What is HSBC doing for private market solutions?
Host
Daisy Ho
We invest a lot in developing alternative capabilities to help clients weather volatility. This trend is starting with institutional investors and picking up in the wealth space.