Current market conditions pose many challenges but there are opportunities to be seized such as sustainable investing in global markets. With current geo-economic backdrop, investors should consider building more diverse, resilient portfolios with prudent liquidity management and optimal asset allocation, urged Baiduri Bank Chief Executive Officer Ti Eng Hui in a speech at the Baiduri Momentum Summit 2023 at The Empire Brunei yesterday.
The invitation-only summit saw 150 C-Suite management and senior corporate leaders from both public and private sectors come together for expert-led presentations and a panel discussion covering policy direction, artificial intelligence (AI), environmental, social and governance (ESG) and investment trends.
DBS Bank Chief Economist Dr Taimur Baig presented his insights on the global market outlook and foreign exchange market while Allianz Global Investors Asian Fixed Income Senior Product Specialist Alicia Tan presented on regional outlook of Asia touching on economic performance and challenges.
Nikko AM Co-Head of Asian Equity and Senior Portfolio Manager Yeu Huan Lai covered ESG investment growth and approaches spurred by a shift in demand from the financial ecosystem.
The three speakers formed a panel moderated by Allen Lai centred on the theme ‘Sailing through the inverted curve: preparing for the next ride’.
