The network for Asian investment management in Asia Pacific

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Kwap property arm appoints CEO; VFMC names new CEO as Lisa Gray retires; MSIG Singapore promotes Mack Eng as CEO; Monroe Capital opens first Asia office in Seoul, hires head from Aberdeen; Vanguard Australia appoints new MD to relocate from US; HSBC AM expands EM debt team; Vantage FX hires from CGS-CIMB in Singapore; and more.

Asset Owners

4 days ago

Sara Velezmoro

Its head of infrastructure revealed the insurer’s asset allocation targets at AsianInvestor’s latest Private Assets Investments Week

Fund Managers

2 days ago

Sara Velezmoro

Financials and healthcare have been spotted as promising sectors, while several tech IPOs are on the way, including a $2.2 billion fintech firm and a GIC-backed e-commerce startup.

Partner Content

4 days ago

IHS Markit

The regulation, which is now in the final implementation phases, will likely give institutional investors and asset managers a hard time as initial margin calculation is highly technical.

Partner Content

4 days ago

IHS Markit

The regulation, which is now in the final implementation phases, will likely give institutional investors and asset managers a hard time as initial margin calculation is highly technical.

Alternatives

3 days ago

Lucas Cacioli

A strong recovery in the Asia Pacific private capital markets in 2021 sets up favourable hiring and compensation trends.

Asset Owners

4 days ago

Twinkle Zhou

The enlargement of the Bond Connect scheme, announced on Wednesday (Sep 15), gives Chinese investors another option for allocating capital offshore.

Asset Owners

3 days ago

Natalie Koh

The fund's 29.6% returns marked its best ever and exceeded its reference portfolio, which has 80% allocated to equities, by 1.73%.

Alternatives

3 days ago

Shusi He

The $95 billion Korean savings will set up a separately managed account for real estate debt investment early next year in order to shorten decision-making and help it win deals in a crowded market.

Asset Owners

4 days ago

Lucas Cacioli

Private credit might be less attractive than it was last year as investors rush into the market, but there are sweet spots to be found.

Alternatives

Sep 13, 2021

Hugo Cox

Investors are not deterred by the thinning spread between logistics and office yields, as prices continue to climb in Australia.

Partner Insights

Partner Content

Sep 12, 2021

Bosera Asset Management

Pandemic-fuelled turbulence and policy risk concerns will have little impact on the long-term investment value of the China stock market, making it attractive to international investors.

Sponsored Profile

Sep 7, 2021

Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Huge cuts in emissions from real estate assets will be essential to reach net zero carbon by 2050. Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ carbon neutral real estate approach has been established for over a decade and offers major benefits for all stakeholders.

Partner Content

Sep 5, 2021

PineBridge Investments

Massive structural changes are underway in Asia. Which industries will stay ahead of the game after the pandemic and how can investors maximise the compelling opportunities?

Partner Content

Aug 31, 2021

PGIM Fixed Income

Demand for bank loans is growing as investors look for hedges against inflation and rising interest rates. The asset’s steady performance in the last two decades also helps to increase its appeal.

Partner Content

Aug 20, 2021

Nasdaq

The surge in cyber threats and cloud computing amid the influence of digitalisation across all sectors and markets has created an array of new investment opportunities, said speakers from First Trust Global Portfolios and the Consumer Technology Association at a webinar hosted by AsianInvestor and Nasdaq.

Partner Content

Aug 13, 2021

Schroders

Asian equity investors need a well-tested process to identify those businesses embracing sustainability while also positioning for growth from the region’s emerging, long-term structural shifts, says Schroders’ Stephen Kam. In this Beyond Profit series, Schroders explores “sustainability” in various aspects.

Partner Content

Aug 8, 2021

Wellington Management

Reits are set to gain from changes brought about by the pandemic, while the yield, diversity and ESG benefits of the asset class are becoming more apparent to Asian insurers.

Partner Content

Aug 3, 2021

Janus Henderson Investors

Inflation fears spooked investors earlier this year and continue to weigh on their minds as resurgent economic activity pushes up prices, yet evidence suggests the inflation pick-up is transitory.

In-depth

Asset Owners

4 days ago

Twinkle Zhou

The enlargement of the Bond Connect scheme, announced on Wednesday (Sep 15), gives Chinese investors another option for allocating capital offshore.

Asset Owners

4 days ago

Lucas Cacioli

Private credit might be less attractive than it was last year as investors rush into the market, but there are sweet spots to be found.

Fund Managers

Sep 12, 2021

Richard Newell

In new statements on the extent of greenwashing in the fund management industry, Desiree Fixler highlights some uncomfortable truths about sustainable investing.

Awards

Sep 5, 2021

The Editors

Now in its 8th year, the awards aim to recognise excellence and best practice among the leading asset owners operating in Asia Pacific.

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Events

Asset Owners

Jun 28, 2021

The Mandating Change Week (25-28 Oct) gathers asset owners and managers to share their experiences in building ESG frameworks and review how they are addressing issues around ESG considerations.

Asset Owners

Sep 13, 2021

With the theme of "building 2030’s portfolio today", the 12th Institutional Investment Week (22 - 25 Nov) gathers 200+ leading asset owners to discuss how major trends, technologies and demographics are changing the way they will calibrate their asset allocation strategies over the next ten years

MAS names sustainability head; Malaysia’s EPF appoints COO and CFO; GIC PE head for SEA leaves; State Super hires new exec; Hesta appoints chief growth officer, chief Debby Blakey appointed to corporate governance board; ex-BlackRock exec joins IQ-EQ in Singapore; HSBC AM builds direct real estate team; ex-Vanguard head of distribution joins LGIM; Sanne names Singapore head; and more

Asset Owners

Sep 7, 2021

Shusi He

Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) and the National Pension Service (NPS) plan to enhance overseas voting rights and mandatory ESG filings for overseas companies.

Fund Managers

Sep 12, 2021

Richard Newell

In new statements on the extent of greenwashing in the fund management industry, Desiree Fixler highlights some uncomfortable truths about sustainable investing.

Partner Content

Sep 5, 2021

PineBridge Investments

Massive structural changes are underway in Asia. Which industries will stay ahead of the game after the pandemic and how can investors maximise the compelling opportunities?

Fund Managers

Sep 8, 2021

Twinkle Zhou

Asia Pacific head Duncan Robertson shares the firm's latest plans for the region and his views on the latest themes clients have shown interest in.

Fund Managers

Sep 12, 2021

Twinkle Zhou

Under the Wealth Connect scheme launched on Friday, both mainland and Hong Kong markets are expecting higher capital flow between the two regions.

Asset Owners

4 days ago

Lucas Cacioli

Private credit might be less attractive than it was last year as investors rush into the market, but there are sweet spots to be found.

Asset Owners

Sep 6, 2021

Twinkle Zhou

China's sovereign wealth fund's 2020 returns may have declined, but the fund remains upbeat about US equities, external managers and the prospects for the Greater Bay Area