Family offices holding back on investments amid volatility but some are on the hunt for bargains

Uncertainty over the future currently presents “huge challenges” for investors, noted former Singapore foreign minister George Yeo. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
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SINGAPORE - A number of family offices are keeping their cash as they hold back on investments amid expectations that financial markets will remain volatile, say industry players.

This comes amid concerns that a prolonged period of high interest rates in the United States will eventually tip the economy into a recession.

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