Asian investors broaden their exposure as they seek diversification from the US dollar

While equities remain Asian investors' preferred asset class, the search for yield and highly liquid investments has led to a rising interest in commodity and currency-based products.

"We're seeing a broader range of asset exposure rather than just equities," says Peter Hu, head of investor solutions at Barclays Capital in Singapore. "Equities still dominate, but we're seeing a pick-up in commodities to hedge against food price inflation with exposure to agriculture baskets, while precious