Asia’s Wealthy Shift from US Dollar to Crypto, Gold, and Chinese Assets
High-net-worth clients across Asia are gradually pivoting away from US dollar-based investments, favoring gold, cryptocurrencies, and Chinese assets, according to UBS Group. Amy Lo, the Swiss bank’s co-head of wealth management for Asia, noted the rising popularity of Gold during Bloomberg’s New Voices event in Hong Kong.
Geopolitical uncertainty and persistent market volatility are driving this shift. Investors, traditionally concentrated in US-centric assets, are now diversifying into alternative asset classes, including crypto and commodities. "Volatility is definitely here to stay," Lo said, prompting clients to rebalance toward perceived safe havens and growth opportunities in new regions.