Asia

Global bond volatility is reshaping Asian capital flows, forcing investors towards selective Apac reform plays.

As persistent yield curve swings, currency volatility and equity concentration press Apac insurance asset owners, allocators are deploying risk overlays, systematic equity structures and real asset debt to manage balance sheet volatility.

Pictet AM's Andy Wong discusses the importance of deep expertise, intellectual curiosity and adaptability, revealing how these qualities have guided his career and investment philosophy.

Private credit, secondaries and real assets are becoming established parts of the region's private-market portfolios.

Institutional investors increased their sustainable allocations across global portfolios while adoption rates in Apac remained consistently high, according to a new FTSE Russell survey.

Asset owners are strengthening downside protection and cash reserves while exercising sharper selectivity in private markets, according to a new industry survey.

Renewed interest in regional fixed income is being fueled by Korea's inclusion in the WGBI, Indonesia’s higher carry and steady domestic demand across key markets.

Great Eastern appoints managing director; Allianz Insurance Singapore hires CEO; DWS names regional Apac head; and more.

Investors across Apac are turning to corporate capital solutions, specialised portfolio finance and niche asset-backed debt for double-digit yields.

Sovereign wealth funds are taking a more hands-on approach to investing, institutional property capital is targeting living-sector assets, and pension reforms are opening new pathways for overseas diversification.

A global AI infrastructure spending boom is driving record convertible bond issuance, prompting institutional investors to increasingly embrace the hybrid asset class.

Germany's nuclear waste-focused fund is steadily increasing its exposure to Asia, but its ultra-long investment horizon brings its own set of challenges.