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Midyear Market Insights 2026 Highlights | Positioning Portfolios for What Comes Next
Markets continue to evolve, bringing fresh opportunities and new considerations for investors. Revisit the highlights from our exclusive Midyear Market Insights 2026, where key investment themes across global and regional equities, fixed income, and alternative investments were explored to help navigate the second half of the year.
Playing the Second Half: Positioning Portfolios for What Comes Next
Gain valuable perspectives on the trends shaping global and regional equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, and discover insights to help position your portfolio for the second half of 2026.
AI Sparks Volatility in Tech Markets
Beyond the Noise: Making Sense of Market Swings
Escalation of US-Iran Conflict
15 Sep 2026
Wealth in Focus: Episode 3
Why does Malaysia remain a relevant investment destination, and what should investors be watching over the next decade? In Episode 3 of Wealth in Focus with OCBC, host Andrew Ho sits down with Dr. Ong Kian Ming, Former Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, to unpack his investment philosophy, the industries that excite him most, and how to tell lasting trends apart from temporary hype. Dr. Ong also shares his take on the challenges and opportunities facing SME owners today, and his advice for the future.
28 Jul 2026
Wealth in Focus: Episode 2
In our second episode of Wealth in Focus with OCBC, host Andrew Ho sits down with Jean Chia, Chief Investment Officer at Bank of Singapore, to unpack the global outlook for the rest of 2026 and the 5 Supertrends identified by Bank of Singapore. Jean also shares how investors can build a portfolio that balances growth with risk, her views on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, and where her own thinking differs from the broader market consensus.
2 Jul 2026
OCBC Wealth in Focus | June 2026
Markets have rallied strongly in recent months, fuelled by excitement around artificial intelligence. But as valuations rise and investor attention becomes increasingly concentrated, where can investors find diversification and resilience? In this edition of OCBC Wealth in Focus, we explore the current market landscape, the opportunities emerging within Singapore equities, and why investors may want to look beyond the market's biggest winners to build a more balanced and resilient portfolio.
12 March 2026
Geopolitical tensions raise volatility but also opportunity.
Middle East developments may drive near-term market swings. Historically, such periods support portfolio rebalancing toward safe-haven assets and selective Asia exposure. A disciplined, long-term approach remains key.
28 April 2026
Geopolitical tensions raise volatility but also opportunity.
Middle East developments may drive near-term market swings. Historically, such periods support portfolio rebalancing toward safe-haven assets and selective Asia exposure. A disciplined, long-term approach remains key.
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