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Equities must remain in retirement portfolio despite market swings: Hsu
Economic Times 1 hr ago·28 Sept 2026, 12:47 am
Standard Chartered CEO Judy Hsu said equities should remain a core part of retirement portfolios even as markets swing sharply. She noted that recent global economic shifts have prompted some Indian investors to pull money out of equity funds, but she cautioned against abandoning stocks altogether.
For retirees, equities provide the long‑term growth needed to outpace inflation and fund a multi‑decade savings horizon. A move away from stocks toward private‑credit products, which are gaining popularity among high‑net‑worth individuals, could reduce the capital flowing into listed companies and affect market depth.
Investors should keep an eye on the pace of market volatility, any policy steps that could stabilize equity flows, and the speed at which private‑credit demand expands, especially among entrepreneurs who now form the fastest‑growing segment of Standard Chartered’s affluent client base.
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