The report says that by 2012, the region’s HNWIs are likely to increase their exposure to equities from 26% to 31% and fixed income holdings from 22% to 26%, while reducing the amount held in cash/deposits from 22% to 17%.
They are also expected to reduce their relative holdings of real estate to 20% in 2012 from 27% in 2010, amid concerns that the rising property prices in many Asia-Pacific markets are due for a major correction.
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At the same time, Asia-Pacific HNWIs are expected to reduce their North American holdings to 22%, mostly as they instead pursue returns in the emerging markets of Latin America.
Investment in Europe could also edge higher, as Asia-Pacific HNWIs seek geographic diversification even in mature-market holdings. Home region allocations are expected to remain at 57%, the reports predicts.
According to the report, luxury Collectibles like luxury automobiles, boats, jets remained the primary investment of passion among Asia-Pacific HNWIs in 2010, with 30% of all investments of passion falling into this category. That percentage was in line with the 29% held in Luxury Collectibles among HNWIs globally.
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