TL;DR
The oversubscribed Markets & Allocators Private Summit brought Asian family offices, institutional allocators and vetted private-market managers to Marina Bay Sands on 21 July 2026. Its focus on direct relationships, manager selection and specialist strategies underlined Singapore's growing role as a meeting point for regional family capital and global investment expertise.
Singapore's family-office ecosystem takes centre stage
Singapore's standing as a hub for private wealth and cross-border investment was on display at the Markets & Allocators Private Summit, or MAPS, held at Marina Bay Sands on 21 July 2026.
The iconic venue provided an appropriate setting for a gathering built around Asia's family offices, principals, allocators and private-market managers. The event was heavily oversubscribed, reflecting demand for smaller forums in which investment ideas can be examined through direct conversation rather than high-volume networking.
David Hoantee Peng, President of BluFin Advisory, opened the programme with a keynote on the evolving mindset of family-office capital. His emphasis on trust and carefully selected relationships established the central theme of the day: access matters, but the quality and alignment of the people providing that access matter just as much.
From fund selection to Singapore's VCC
The programme then moved across issues relevant to family-office portfolios. Sean Low, CEO and CIO of Golden Vision Capital, discussed how experienced limited partners identify top-quartile funds. Audrey The, a Partner at Cambridge Associates, joined the venture-capital discussion, while Benjamin Choo, CIO of GOCI, contributed to a panel examining where private credit may still offer an edge as the market matures.
Phil Chew, CEO of Conduit Securities, addressed Singapore's Variable Capital Company structure and its role in linking global capital. Other sessions covered real estate repricing, insurance-linked investments, emerging managers and niche strategies beyond traditional private equity.
A well-run forum with room for real conversations
From a personal perspective, the strongest feature was the balance between a full room and an atmosphere that never felt impersonal. Registration, presentations, panels and networking sessions ran smoothly, supported by an attentive management team.
The cocktail reception extended the day's discussions in a more relaxed setting. The food and canapés were excellent, and the Marina Bay setting provided a fitting conclusion to a tightly managed programme.
MAPS showed why Singapore is increasingly able to convene Asian family capital and international investment expertise in the same room. With further MAPS events planned later in the year, the platform now has an opportunity to build on the strong response to its Singapore gathering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was MAPS Singapore 2026?
MAPS, the Markets & Allocators Private Summit, was an invitation-led gathering for Asian family offices, institutional allocators and selected private-market managers. It took place at Marina Bay Sands on 21 July 2026.
Why was Singapore chosen for the summit?
Singapore is a major Asian centre for private wealth, fund management and cross-border investment. Its financial infrastructure and regional connectivity make it a natural meeting point for family offices and global investment managers.
Which speakers addressed family-office investment issues?
Speakers included David Hoantee Peng on the changing mindset of family-office capital, Sean Low on fund selection, Audrey The on venture capital, Benjamin Choo on private credit and Phil Chew on Singapore's VCC structure.
Will MAPS hold more events in 2026?
Further MAPS events are planned for later in 2026. Dates and locations should be added only after they have been formally announced by the organiser.