Wealth Tracker: With listcos exiting, are private markets the new haven for investors?

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong · Jun 18, 2025 · 14m

Private markets are gaining serious traction in South-east Asia, with Singapore leading the charge as a regional powerhouse. In 2024, the city-state captured nearly half of all private equity deal value and volume in the region — a clear sign of shifting investor appetite. As more retail investors eye alternative assets for long-term, diversified growth, the spotlight is now on what makes private markets so compelling — and what hidden risks may lie beneath the surface. What’s driving this surge in interest across the region? How should investors assess opportunities in an…