It seems that Asia’s notoriously-speculative investor base is seeing value – for many of them for the first time – in properly-diversified portfolios and more measured returns.

Stephen Thornber of Threadneedle Investments looks at how investment sentiment is leading investors towards looking for income as part of their portfolio strategy.

Marc Lansonneur of Societe Generale Private Banking explains the role and suitability of alternative investments in portfolios, and looks at what is required to increase the take-up in Asia of the various types.

Nicolas Robin of Threadneedle Investments discusses his outlook – including expectations and risks – for commodities broadly in 2012, and specifically in individual sectors and markets.

Marc Lansonneur of Societe Generale Private Banking explains some of the products and strategies – as well as considerations – for investors to enhance yield and generate income for their portfolios.

Rene Buehlmann, managing director and head of investment products and services in Hong Kong for UBS Wealth Management, talks to Hubbis about opportunities and trends in the alternatives space, including in relation to due diligence and fees, and about what is required to help get advisers more engaged in conversations with clients about relevant products.

Andrew Clark of Thomson Reuters outlines how to measure liquidity effectively and understand what impacts it, and looks at changes in the way people are viewing liquidity post-2008.

Peter Lunzer of Lunzer Wine Investments explains the role of wine as an asset class, including who buys it and why, as well as other features of this commodity.

James R Rieger of S&P Indices explains some of the latest trends in fixed income investing, including the proliferation of ETFs, and also dispels some of the myths of buying into this asset class.

James R Rieger of S&P Indices discusses trends in the offshore RMB market, and looks at what it will take to create sustainable growth – and therefore more opportunities – for investors in this space.

Peter Lunzer of Lunzer Wine Investments looks at opportunities and challenges for wine investing in Asia, and addresses common mis-understandings

Michael Petit of Standard & Poor's explains the main features and characteristics of credit ratings, and looks at their application for investors.

Keith Black of CAIA discusses some of the features and investment considerations with commodity futures.

John A. Prestbo of Dow Jones Indexes looks at some of the trends in relation to ETFs in Asia, and in using indexes as underlyings for these investment tools.

Joseph Ho of Credit Suisse looks at the next wave of product innovation for ETFs, including non-equity and actively-managed products.

Joseph Ho of Credit Suisse discusses the various regulatory and other challenges which need to be overcome to support further growth of the ETF market in Asia.

William Chow, who runs the ETF business for Hong Kong-based Value Partners, talks to Hubbis about his view and outlook on ETFs in Asia, especially given the current stage of the market’s development, and some of the frustrations that many issuers are now facing.

Vasu Menon of OCBC Bank explains his views on commodities and looks at how investors can access the different types as a part of their portfolio.

Nick Good of BlackRock looks at the relevance and suitability of ETFs in volatile and uncertain markets, and explains which products are popular in such an environment.

Vasu Menon of OCBC Bank reveals his outlook for the currency markets, and looks at the resulting opportunities and issues for investors.

Florence Lombard of CAIA discusses the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst qualification and approach to education, and explains why it matters to have this designation.

Vasu Menon of OCBC Bank explains the need for greater diversification as a way to deal with the uncertainty and volatility which are now part of financial markets today.

Peter Elston of Aberdeen Asset Management explains some of the key characteristics of different commodities, and looks at how investors should use them effectively and appropriately within portfolios.

Hans Goetti of Finaport looks at some of main opportunities and challenges in different commodities against the backdrop of today’s volatile market environment.

Hans Goetti of Finaport explains his outlook and views on inflation and the impact on various investment opportunities and asset classes.

Peter Elston of Aberdeen Asset Management reveals his outlook for inflation and what this means for investors.

Peter Elston of Aberdeen Asset Management looks at trends and opportunities in relation to currencies, and explains various considerations for investors to ensure a sound investment strategy.

The ever-increasing volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets are creating equally unsettling situations for wealth managers in terms of how they should advise their clients.

Geoff Howie of SGX discusses what investors should be looking for and thinking about in relation to ETFs, and explains how they can assess which products are most suitable.