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Standard Chartered Pakistan has hosted a Market Outlook session in Lahore to discuss emerging investment opportunities amid changing global and domestic economic conditions.
The event brought together the bank’s affluent clients and investment experts. Discussions focused on Pakistan’s progress towards macroeconomic stabilisation and global market developments that could influence investment decisions.
Key topics included geopolitical uncertainty, energy prices and the outlook for US interest rates. Speakers also explored how investors can manage changing conditions through disciplined asset allocation, diversification and long-term wealth planning.
Saadya Riaz, Head of Wealth & Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Pakistan, said investors should look beyond short-term market movements as economic conditions evolve.
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“As Pakistan’s economic landscape evolves and global markets remain complex, investors need to look beyond short-term market movements and focus on building resilient, diversified portfolios. At Standard Chartered, our role is to combine our global perspective, local expertise and investment advisory capabilities to help clients make informed decisions aligned with their goals, time horizons and risk appetite,” Riaz said.
She emphasised the importance of aligning investment decisions with individual financial goals, investment horizons and risk tolerance.
Manpreet Gill, Standard Chartered’s Chief Investment Officer for Africa, Middle East and Europe (AMEE), addressed participants through a recorded message.
Gill shared his assessment of the global investment environment. He discussed how geopolitical developments, energy prices and the US interest-rate cycle could affect currencies and emerging-market assets.
He also examined the role of gold in diversified investment portfolios, highlighting its place within broader wealth management strategies.
The panel featured Asif Ali Qureshi, CEO of UBL Funds; Iffat Mankani, CEO of JS Investments; and Saadya Riaz, Head of Wealth & Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Pakistan.
Murtaza Hasan, the bank’s Head of Investment Advisory, moderated the discussion.
Panelists examined Pakistan’s economic outlook and the sustainability of its ongoing stabilisation efforts. They also discussed potential opportunities in equities, fixed-income securities and money-market instruments.
Other topics included the outlook for the Pakistani rupee and the role of gold and real estate in investment portfolios. The discussion also stressed the value of goal-based investing over short-term market timing.
Standard Chartered said its Market Outlook series aims to combine global investment perspectives with local market expertise and insights from product partners.
The initiative seeks to help clients understand changing market conditions and make informed wealth management decisions. Its latest session focused on the importance of diversification, disciplined asset allocation and long-term investment planning amid economic uncertainty.
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