Nearly nine in 10 private wealth professionals plan to increase allocations to private markets this year, a survey has found. (TAY CHU YI, BT)
On February 8, banks in Singapore are expanding their private market offerings as investor demand continues to surge. The 2026 Global Private Wealth Survey by Hamilton Lane shows that 88% of private wealth professionals plan to increase allocations to private markets, up from 56% a year earlier. Strong inflows were recorded across major private banks in 2025, with growing interest not only in traditional private equity and credit, but also in European private credit, infrastructure, secondaries and evergreen funds, which offer greater flexibility and accessibility.
Business implications
The sustained shift towards private markets strengthens long-term revenue opportunities for banks and increases competition in product innovation. As clients seek diversification, resilient returns and flexible access to illiquid assets, banks with broader and more sophisticated private market platforms are likely to gain a competitive advantage in Asia’s wealth management landscape.
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