Investors keeping Trump-Xi G20 hopes in check
Despite the market's improved mood music, investment experts have reined in their expectations for this weekend's Osaka summit and remain wary of the economic downside.
Venture investment slowing in Asia? Not a chance
Venture financing in Asia appears to have slowed sharply since a record 2018. But activity behind the scenes suggests this is simply a blip as early-stage tech investment gains traction.
How ratings agencies are pushing for ESG investing
Very few asset owners in Asia adopt environmental, social and governance principles in their fixed income portfolios. Credit rating agencies could play a key role in changing that.
How extradition bill debacle hurts HK as a wealth hub
Although the bill now appears shelved, Hong Kong has lost some of its competitive mojo to rival wealth management centre Singapore, leading to a gradual haemorrhaging of assets.
How extradition bill debacle hurts HK as a wealth hub
Although the bill now appears shelved, Hong Kong has lost some of its competitive mojo to rival wealth management centre Singapore, leading to a gradual haemorrhaging of assets.
Japan instos seek remedies to high alt hedging costs
The country's investors are facing risks stemming from the cost of hedging US dollar-denominated alternative investments, and are trying to overcome them via various means.
Market Views: Will the Shanghai-London Connect succeed?
Six investment professionals share their thoughts on the elements crucial to the success of the newly launched Shanghai-London Stock Connect.
How the pension CIO role is (slowly) evolving in Japan
How much should Japanese pension funds manage in-house and how much should they place externally? The decision is increasingly dominating the thoughts of local CIOs.
Asian private debt manager wins licence, targets $350m
Hong Kong-based Zerobridge is set to join the swelling ranks of investment houses and asset owners tapping direct lending opportunities in the region.
Insto roundup: Aussie supers boost foreign assets; SWFs push into India
Australian superannuation funds are increasing foreign assets; six bidders vie for Anbang Insurance's luxury hotel portfolio; GIC raises property ties to India's DLF and Tata Group; Japan lifers hope the dollar will weaken; NPS eyes Singapore property stake; Nippon Life buys 35% of Myanmar insurer, and more.
Asia impact investing to grow, despite volatility: survey
A new report on the plans of impact investors suggests they want to add more to investments in social and environmental projects, despite rising market volatility centring on China.
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Headwinds ahead: Time to get active with objective-based multi-asset strategies
The end of the current growth cycle is looming on the horizon, but choppy market conditions are no reason to be pessimistic, according to Schroders’ Simon Doyle who urges investors to get active because there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
How to make credit research pay off
Taking an active approach to managing fixed income portfolios can be the key to outperformance. Doing this effectively matters in Asia, in particular, given the higher risk of defaults in 2019.
Asian Bond Watch: New global survey shows keen interest in Asian fixed income
A new survey by Greenwich Associates reveals many global investors are considering Asian opportunities given that low yields in the US, Europe and Japan have proved advantageous for those investing in Asian fixed income assets.
Capturing alpha in Asia ex-Japan small caps in stormy markets
Volatile markets and a delicate global macro-economic environment have kept some investors on the sidelines. But the economic cycle should not be a barrier to opportunity, says PineBridge Investments.
Sponsored Profiles
Finding investment opportunities in China’s new economy
The challenges facing China’s economy were plain to see in 2018. But the nation’s ongoing commitment to sustainable growth means the Hang Seng China New Economy Index is one avenue investors can use to find higher returns.
Singapore VCC tipped to create new regional investment boom
Singapore’s new corporate structure, the Variable Capital Company is helping to deliver on industry demands for a local product that is both suitable for all types of investment funds and which is also competitive on the international stage.
Why REITs outperform equities over the long term
The largest REITs manager in the US, Cohen & Steers is focused increasingly on Asia as it taps into the region’s growing private wealth sector. In recognition of its global focus and consistently outstanding results, this dynamic company also recently won AsianInvestor’s 2019 Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) award.
Making China more meaningful in portfolios
MSCI strives to power better investment decisions enabling the investment community to increase their exposure to Chinese equities by giving them more access to A shares.
In-depth
Multi-asset strategies: Investing into uncertainty
Despite economic anxiety, it’s possible to identify pockets of outperformance, said Jupiter Asset Management’s multi-asset head.
NZ instos challenge social media firms after terror attacks
In what could be an important test-case for ESG generally, the cry has gone up in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks for collective investor engagement of social media companies.
China’s insurers prepare for C-Ross phase II
Chinese insurers are seen shoring up their capital adequacy levels and turning more prudent with their investments as a result of looming new changes to their solvency regime.
Why NPS’s performance is an “advert” for alternatives
South Korea's public pension fund, the world’s third-largest, posted a negative return last year. But it's not the whole story; there's an alternative(s) angle.
Events
Jun 18, 2019
Institutional Excellence Awards
AsianInvestor’s 2019 Institutional Excellence awards - excellence and best practice among Asia Pacific-based institutional investors.
Jun 11, 2019
Institutional Investment Forum China
The event will focus on the regulatory environment for Chinese institutions and the overseas opportunities currently available to them, and how they can most effectively partner with foreign managers.
Galleries
Asian Investment Summit 2019
Asset owners from around the region convened in Hong Kong in May to discuss future investment strategies.
13th Institutional Investment Forum Korea
Leading Korean asset owners convened for AsianInvestor's 13th annual Institutional Investment Forum in Seoul on April 10 for insight on investing into an uncertain future.
Investment Insurance Forums 2019
Leading lights from the world of insurance gathered for AsianInvestor's 6th annual conference in Hong Kong and its inaugural event in Singapore.
Institutional Excellence Awards dinner 2018
The best of Asia's institutional investors gathered in Singapore on December 5 for our annual awards for asset owners.
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Event Highlights
China Pacific CIO urges slower ESG adoption
There's a potential social and economic price to be paid for ESG, delegates heard at an AsianInvestor event, which otherwise underlined growing interest in environment, social and governance principles.
How AIA, Axa seek to manage risk
Derivatives can help insurers manage credit and currency risks but more awareness and expertise is needed, delegates heard at our Insurance Investment Forum in Singapore.
AIA, Axa CIOs flag outsourcing challenges
Asia Capital Re and IndiaFirst Life Insurance also join in to discuss their biggest challenges, despite the growing demand for external specialist expertise.
HSBC Life, Axa CIOs outline top priorities
BNP Paribas Cardif and Prudential were also among the insurers who shed light on their investment focus as well as hiring plans at AsianInvestor’s Insurance Investment Forum.
Webinar
Apr 8, 2019
SOLVING THE DATA DILEMMA: Why are data management projects in Asia Pacific failing to deliver value?
Organizations in Asia Pacific are starting to spend more on cleaning up their data to maximize its value. Doing so is now critical as portfolios in the region are becoming more complex and diversified, which raises the risk of unintended exposures.
The data that organisations generate can offer unique intelligence to help them make better investment decisions. But it is only useful if it can be properly identified and managed within appropriate infrastructure. There are also costs associated with data management, so decisions need to be made over its storage and control.
Nov 8, 2018
Asia’s incoming liquidity rules: what you need to know
Liquidity is generally absent when you need it most. And with liquidity risk becoming a bigger issue in bond markets, in particular since the 2008 crisis, institutional investors in the Asia-Pacific region believe lower market liquidity is a secular shift necessitating a new investment approach.
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Weekly roundup of people news, June 21
Cbus names first deputy CIO; Axa appoints new HK CEO in reshuffle; Invesco adds Asia fixed income head; Swiss private bank CBH's Asia CIO to exit; JP Morgan AM changes manager of Thailand, Vietnam funds; and more.
Weekly roundup of people news, June 14
Axa IM loses senior equity manager; Harvest grabs fixed income head from Manulife IM; Allianz names Asia life and health CEO; GAM adds Australia insto head; Aberdeen Standard hires investment specialist in Australia; HP Wealth expands team; East Capital internally promotes Asia head; Capital Group appoints marketing director; and more.
Why offshore PE funds could shift to Singapore or HK
Singapore or Hong Kong may appeal to private equity managers for fund domiciling, as other offshore jurisdictions bring in stricter economic substance rules, thus reducing their attraction.
How extradition bill debacle hurts HK as a wealth hub
Although the bill now appears shelved, Hong Kong has lost some of its competitive mojo to rival wealth management centre Singapore, leading to a gradual haemorrhaging of assets.
Calstrs eyes stakes in Asian partners to capture growth
China is looming larger on the radar of California’s $234 billion pension fund for teachers, as it undertakes a major portfolio management overhaul.
Family offices hunger for more value-added property
Asian family offices are well ahead of their global peers in their demand for value-added real estate, but they often lack internal expertise.
How Future Fund is updating its internal technology
The sovereign wealth fund is coming to the end of a three-year upgrade of its own technology. Its next plan? Another multi-year focus to embrace cutting edge solutions.
Asian private debt manager wins licence, targets $350m
Hong Kong-based Zerobridge is set to join the swelling ranks of investment houses and asset owners tapping direct lending opportunities in the region.
Japanese corporate pensions aim to add to alts
Overseas private equity markets are gaining traction despite concerns about illiquid assets, said corporate pension executives at AsianInvestor’s Institutional Investment Forum in Tokyo.
How Australia's QSuper optimised its PE exposure
The Australian super fund changed its approach earlier in the decade and was able to scale up under a single strategic relationship.