Asian investors lag in digital investing: Survey

Retail investors in Asia are less likely to hold investments on digital platforms than their global peers, despite relying heavily on online sources for financial advice, a survey by French asset manager Amundi showed. While 77% of global investors use digital platforms for investing, the figure was 74% in Asia, with lower rates in Singapore (69%), Japan (64%), and Thailand (46%). By contrast, Finland, Brazil, Sweden, and South Korea reported digital adoption rates of 89% or higher. However, 76% of Asian investors seek advice online, matching the global average. In China, 86% rely on digital sources for investment decisions, with high trust in platforms like Douyin and WeChat. The survey polled over 11,000 investors aged 20–60 across 25 countries.