DBS Private Bank, Hamilton Lane offer customised private assets solution in Asia
Singapore.23 Jul 2025
Enables UHNW clients and family offices to invest in a fully customised and diversified private assets portfolio
Amid current market turbulence, investing in private assets can offer investors meaningful diversification and enhance portfolio resilience
Singapore, 23 Jul 2025 - Amid growing client demand for alternative investments, DBS Private Bank and Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) have collaborated to offer the bank’s ultra-high net worth clients and family offices a bespoke private assets solution. The latest move widens individual clients’ access to a customised portfolio of top-tier private asset funds that, till now, has been largely available to only institutional investors.
Known as Private Assets Tailored by Hamilton Lane (“PATH”), the solution enables qualified* investors to curate a diversified portfolio of private market funds spanning private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real estate. PATH also offers the advantage of a portfolio tailored to each investor’s unique investment goals, risk tolerance and preferences. It brings together DBS’ wealth management leadership in Asia and Hamilton Lane’s three-decade track record and deep domain expertise in private markets, as one of the world’s largest private markets investment firms.
Even as private assets gain traction among investors, many investors lack a systematic portfolio approach often due to limited access to top-tier funds and the resources needed for rigorous due diligence. DBS Private Bank clients can enjoy a best-of-both-worlds approach: they gain access to Hamilton Lane’s expertise and fund selection through PATH, without losing sight of their overall portfolio asset allocation.
“We’ve seen a nearly five-fold increase in our clients’ assets under management in private assets over the past five years, reflecting the growing appetite for resilient, long-term investment opportunities beyond public markets,” said Shee Tse Koon, Group Head of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, DBS Bank. “With PATH, we are taking this momentum further by offering our clients an investment solution that comes with a level of customisation, transparency and diversification rarely seen in the private wealth space. More importantly, with a lower entry point compared to traditional institutional structures, PATH also makes private markets investing more accessible, allowing more of our clients to participate meaningfully in this asset class.”
James Martin, Head of Global Client Solutions at Hamilton Lane, said: "Asia’s private wealth investors are amongst the most sophisticated in the world, and this partnership with DBS is a key step in providing bespoke access to this discerning investor base. In an increasingly complex trade environment with uncertainties around tariff and capital market volatility, we believe diversification of asset types and access to high-growth, privately held firms is paramount. This launch is the latest milestone in Hamilton Lane’s journey as a global leader in providing institutional-grade private markets access to a broader set of investors.”
As of 31 March 2025, Hamilton Lane manages and supervises approximately USD 958 billion in assets globally, drawing on 34 years of private markets expertise and access to proprietary data through Cobalt—one of the industry’s largest databases with insights on over 64,070 funds and 164,490 portfolio companies**. This depth of insight underpins the firm’s rigorous due diligence and portfolio construction process.
Since its launch some weeks ago, PATH has garnered strong interest among the bank’s clients. “In fact, we recently closed a mandate with a family office client who saw tremendous value in PATH complementing his alternatives allocation, while remaining aligned with his investment profile and long-term wealth planning objectives,” added Mr Shee.
The launch builds on DBS Private Bank’s continued efforts to broaden access to private markets in response to growing client demand. Eligible clients also gain access to exclusive opportunities through the bank’s Private Assets Club, which provides early exposure to high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space technology, and other frontier innovations. DBS has also facilitated exits from some of these investments, delivering significant realised returns for clients.
*Private asset solutions and strategies are only available to eligible accredited clients of DBS Private Bank and DBS Treasures Private Client. Associated risks should be carefully considered.
**As of 31 March 2025
About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years from 2009 to 2024.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting businesses for impact: enterprises with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping underserved communities with future-ready skills and helping them to build food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 760 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has approximately $958 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $138 billion in discretionary assets and more than $819 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of March 31, 2025. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn
Known as Private Assets Tailored by Hamilton Lane (“PATH”), the solution enables qualified* investors to curate a diversified portfolio of private market funds spanning private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real estate. PATH also offers the advantage of a portfolio tailored to each investor’s unique investment goals, risk tolerance and preferences. It brings together DBS’ wealth management leadership in Asia and Hamilton Lane’s three-decade track record and deep domain expertise in private markets, as one of the world’s largest private markets investment firms.
Even as private assets gain traction among investors, many investors lack a systematic portfolio approach often due to limited access to top-tier funds and the resources needed for rigorous due diligence. DBS Private Bank clients can enjoy a best-of-both-worlds approach: they gain access to Hamilton Lane’s expertise and fund selection through PATH, without losing sight of their overall portfolio asset allocation.
“We’ve seen a nearly five-fold increase in our clients’ assets under management in private assets over the past five years, reflecting the growing appetite for resilient, long-term investment opportunities beyond public markets,” said Shee Tse Koon, Group Head of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, DBS Bank. “With PATH, we are taking this momentum further by offering our clients an investment solution that comes with a level of customisation, transparency and diversification rarely seen in the private wealth space. More importantly, with a lower entry point compared to traditional institutional structures, PATH also makes private markets investing more accessible, allowing more of our clients to participate meaningfully in this asset class.”
James Martin, Head of Global Client Solutions at Hamilton Lane, said: "Asia’s private wealth investors are amongst the most sophisticated in the world, and this partnership with DBS is a key step in providing bespoke access to this discerning investor base. In an increasingly complex trade environment with uncertainties around tariff and capital market volatility, we believe diversification of asset types and access to high-growth, privately held firms is paramount. This launch is the latest milestone in Hamilton Lane’s journey as a global leader in providing institutional-grade private markets access to a broader set of investors.”
As of 31 March 2025, Hamilton Lane manages and supervises approximately USD 958 billion in assets globally, drawing on 34 years of private markets expertise and access to proprietary data through Cobalt—one of the industry’s largest databases with insights on over 64,070 funds and 164,490 portfolio companies**. This depth of insight underpins the firm’s rigorous due diligence and portfolio construction process.
Since its launch some weeks ago, PATH has garnered strong interest among the bank’s clients. “In fact, we recently closed a mandate with a family office client who saw tremendous value in PATH complementing his alternatives allocation, while remaining aligned with his investment profile and long-term wealth planning objectives,” added Mr Shee.
The launch builds on DBS Private Bank’s continued efforts to broaden access to private markets in response to growing client demand. Eligible clients also gain access to exclusive opportunities through the bank’s Private Assets Club, which provides early exposure to high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space technology, and other frontier innovations. DBS has also facilitated exits from some of these investments, delivering significant realised returns for clients.
*Private asset solutions and strategies are only available to eligible accredited clients of DBS Private Bank and DBS Treasures Private Client. Associated risks should be carefully considered.
**As of 31 March 2025
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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years from 2009 to 2024.
DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting businesses for impact: enterprises with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping underserved communities with future-ready skills and helping them to build food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 760 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has approximately $958 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $138 billion in discretionary assets and more than $819 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of March 31, 2025. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn
