Private Credit Funds Target Billions in Retail Demand From Asia

As Asia expands retail access to private credit, Endowus CIO Hugh Chung noted key barriers such as limited transparency remain. He projected that Singapore’s retail demand could reach S$100 billion, if 5% of household assets shift to private credit. Chung emphasised the need for investor education, highlighting the illiquid nature of such assets and the importance of a long-term investment horizon.