Weekly roundup of people news, April 18
FWD adds M&A expert to drive expansion; BlackRock hires China chief; Barclays hires structuring head; State Street appoints international head; BMO Global AM hires alts chief; and more.
Pictet AM hires Asia chief to succeed Amy Cho
The Swiss fund house is bringing in senior executives from rival TCW to fill two roles, rebuilding its client coverage after the recent departures of Amy Cho and Carmen Lai.
UK coal pension cost study offers investment lessons
What asset owners pay out matters more than ever in a low-return environment. But calculating that isn't easy, as Coal Pension Trustees' CIO has found from a major project.
Investor Sentiment Indicator: Insurers eye EM assets
In a new Quarterly Sentiment Indicator of asset owners, AsianInvestor gathered the views of 36 insurers about their investment outlook and strategy for the coming months.
Investor Sentiment Indicator: Insurers eye EM assets
In a new Quarterly Sentiment Indicator of asset owners, AsianInvestor gathered the views of 36 insurers about their investment outlook and strategy for the coming months.
AsianInvestor takes a break for Easter
We are not publishing this coming Friday and Monday (April 19 and 22), and will resume on April 23.
HK SFC could do more on new ESG guidelines: ACGA
The regulator could focus more on corporate governance and work with HKEx to drive disclosure standardisation, says Nana Li of the Asian Corporate Governance Association.
What investors are looking for from logistics assets
Warehousing and supply chain assets in Asia are squarely on institutional investors' radar. But they pose their own risks, so must fulfil certain criteria to attract capital.
EPF seen eyeing US branch amid global buildout plans
With its investment outsourcing growth slowing in 2018, Malaysia’s biggest public pension fund is on course to strengthen its in-house investment capabilities.
Temasek leads pack in tech buying bonanza
The Singaporean fund remains the world's standout SWF tech investor due to the number and breadth of its deals, which cut across software, biotech and fintech, a new report shows.
Insto roundup: China pension fund to run dry; GIC buying Asean tech
China's main state pension fund could run out of assets by 2035; Malaysia's EPF signs up to UNPRI; Korea's NongHyup posts first ever loss; Singapore's GIC jumps into Vietnam's fintech sector.
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Asian Bond Watch: Will liquidity be unleashed if US-China trade talks reach consensus
The ongoing trade dispute between two of the world’s largest nations is a significant force influencing market movements. State Street Global Advisors’ Kheng-Siang Ng believes a successful resolution could unleash pent-up demand.
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.
Solid metrics make Asian bonds stand out
After a sharp sell-off and a strong recovery, Asian bonds still offer value to pro-active investors seeking opportunities in fluid market conditions.
Asian Bond Watch: Get set for China’s inclusion in major bond indexes
After a difficult 2018, it seems 2019’s Year of the Pig, representing luck, wealth, and prosperity, is an opportune time for investors to reassess China’s domestic bonds. State Street Global Advisors’ Kheng-Siang Ng outlines their appeal in global indexes.
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Next-gen sequencing: Why gene research delivers returns to investors
Rapid developments in genetic sequencing by the world’s top researchers has the potential to create healthier lives and revolutionise medical treatment. Investing in sustainable technology is central to Hermes Impact Opportunities Fund’s investment strategy.
Goodbye bank. Hello fintech returns
The number of “millionaires next door” is growing exponentially in Asia-Pacific and they are turning to technology as they seek better returns from their investable assets.
Why the continuum theory may prove a winner in the next credit cycle
In fixed income markets, where a hike of a few basis points in interest rates could negate a year’s worth of income, risk-free assets are no longer the norm. Putting theory into practice to uncover opportunities means paying attention to detail.
Why Asia’s investors are now eyeing up US securitisations
In the search for yield and improved portfolio performance, Asia’s fixed income investors are increasingly turning their attention to securitised investments. Aegon Asset Management’s Doug Weih explains why he believes this sector is under-appreciated.
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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
Mar 6, 2019
6th Family Office Forum
The Family Office Forum 2019 will convene regional senior investment executives from single and multi-family offices to discuss how best they should allocate their capital, how they can build robust investment teams, how they select their managers, and how they can adapt to intergenerational wealth transfer in uncertain times.
Mar 6, 2019
14th Asian Investment Summit
The two day event will gather more than 300 decision-makers from the region's largest insurance firms, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and government entities to discuss how institutions can react to uncertainty and long-term geopolitical tension.
Apr 11, 2019
8th Institutional Investment Forum Japan
More than 150 decision-makers from leading insurance companies, public and corporate pension funds, trust banks, government entities will convene at the event to determine what the future is for global portfolios.
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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.
2nd Thailand Global Investment Forum
Investors gather in Bangkok to gain insight from the experts.
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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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How Ontario Teachers works with fund managers in Asia
The C$192 billion Canadian pension plan takes a hands-on approach with a relatively small number of general partners in the region, as two of its senior executives explain.
Weekly roundup of people news, April 12
Future Fund adds another deputy CIO; Sunsuper names strategy head; Taikang Life hires property specialist; Ostrum sets up Asia team; Amelie Remond exits Aberdeen; JLL and CBRE ring senior changes; and more.
Pictet AM hires Asia chief to succeed Amy Cho
The Swiss fund house is bringing in senior executives from rival TCW to fill two roles, rebuilding its client coverage after the recent departures of Amy Cho and Carmen Lai.
Anbang raids Metlife for group CIO, hires new CFO
The Chinese insurer has poached a senior investment executive from its US rival and named a new chief financial officer after a government-ordered shakeup last year.
Canada pension PSP Investments opens in Asia
The C$159 billion fund has set up an office in Hong Kong and hired a senior private equity specialist there, joining several of its peers in moving to build exposure to the region.
Asset Management Awards day 2: Best onshore fund houses
On the second day of our annual awards, AsianInvestor reveals the standout onshore fund managers based in each major market across the region.
Asset Management Awards Day 3: Top asset service providers
AsianInvestor reveals the winners of its third batch of annual asset management awards, this time looking at the top asset service providers.
Korea’s NPS to boost foreign assets by up to 50%
The world’s third largest pension fund has devised an ambitious global strategy to play catch-up with its five-year investment return target.
Asset Management Awards 2019 Day 4: Marquee winners
AsianInvestor reveals its fourth set of annual asset management awards, this time recognising the marquee award winners for regional excellence.
Ontario Teachers to add Asia offices in real asset push
The Canadian pension fund is likely to locate its next Asian branch in the south of the region alongside plans to put its first real asset capabilities on the ground.
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