With the imminent inclusion of India in global bond indices, interest has soared from international and domestic institutional investors, the CIO of an Indian insurer said.
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Assets beyond private equity and venture capital have come on the impact investing radar for family offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.
GIC makes push into Latin American green infra technology; Dutch pension PGGM invests in Australian residential tower projects; Korea's Construction Workers Mutual Aid looks for 21 fixed income managers; and more.
Eric Van der Maarel, CEO of APG Asset Management in Singapore, emphasised sustainability, strategic partnerships, and a greater allocation to Asia as being central to future-proofing the pension investor’s portfolio.
The insurance group sees opportunities to increase private debt in its portfolio mix.
Some investors are taking advantage of a rush for the exits by real estate funds and REITs.
The well-known investment veteran leaves Prudential after seven years, following the shutdown of its wealth management business in Hong Kong.
Australian Retirement Trust has opened its London office, in a strategic move to enhance international presence and partnerships; access new investment opportunities; and diversify its portfolio across infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.
The Korean national pension fund is embracing a new investment approach, allocating capital across asset classes to boost returns. The fund is prioritising riskier assets, such as equities and alternatives, as evidenced by a recent $1.1 billion external mandate that exemplifies this strategic shift.
The fund has teamed up with the Global Green Growth Institute following Xi's pledge of a stronger emphasis on sustainability for its flagship national initiative.
Family office managing over $10 billion for Indian software tycoon increases AI investments; decarbonization focused fund passes $1 billion target; NPS will allocate 65% of its assets in risky assets under new long-term asset allocation rules; and more.
Emerging markets will see developments in the long term that can't be predicted today, so flexibility and an open mind are key to investing, says a senior executive from the $171 billion British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.