Institutional Excellence Awards 2018: Market winners
AsianInvestor unveils the winners of its fifth annual Institutional Excellence Awards. In the first announcement, we reveal the outstanding asset owners by market.
London-Shanghai Connect seen to target HNWIs, instos
China plans to restrict investor access to the new trading scheme due to the risks involved in investing in depository receipts, a consultation paper shows.
Alex Boggis exits Aberdeen Standard after 23 years
The embattled asset manager's Asia head of insurance coverage is moving on after other senior changes at the recently merged group.
Canadian pensions mull moves into Asia real estate
Neither Ontario Teachers nor the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan own property in Asia, but that could change as they eye new asset classes in the region.
Canadian pensions mull moves into Asia real estate
Neither Ontario Teachers nor the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan own property in Asia, but that could change as they eye new asset classes in the region.
Insurers eye opportunities from plunging rupee
The CIOs of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance and Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance expect export-oriented sectors to rake in higher earnings and boost portfolio returns as the rupee tumbles.
Insto roundup: Cbus in offshore infra bet; UOB reviews Pru deal
Ping An seeks to up real estate exposure, Cbus makes first direct offshore infra bet; India's Esic awards mandate to Reliance Nippon AM, UOB reviews insurance deal with Prudential, and more.
Instos call for improvements to Asian bond markets
Asia's local currency bond markets need to raise credit rating expertise and professional experience to help expand their appeal with international investors, said experts.
Michael Falcon’s Pru move a “big loss” for JP Morgan
JP Morgan Asset Management's highly respected Asia chief is to head the North American business of UK insurer Prudential. The US firm is tipped to name an in-house replacement.
Weekly roundup of people news, Oct 12
Eastspring adds to multi-asset team; Value Partners sets up Malaysia office; Investec names Greater China head; M&G relocates duo to Asia; HKVCA appoints new chairman, and more.
Asian local bonds get bad rap from Western investors
Local currency bonds in the region suffer from an image problem in Europe and the US, and some real concerns need to be addressed, said panellists at a fixed income event.
Partner Content
Asian Bond Watch: Choosing the right investment vehicle
State Street Global Advisors' Asia Pacific head of fixed income, Kheng-Siang Ng explains why index approaches are gaining popularity among investors.
Alpha harvesting: taking a quant approach to China A-Shares
Ongoing China-US tariffs and trade relations are tending to overshadow attractive, long-term alpha opportunities in China’s onshore A-share market, according to PineBridge Investments.
Why data is the new oil in the digital era
One of the world’s largest asset managers, Franklin Templeton Investments is actively building its data science and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance its investment processes.
China A-Shares: Healthy fundamentals amid US trade tensions and MSCI inclusion
Despite US-China tariffs, Schroders’ Jack Lee urges Asian investors to look at equity strategies more holistically as he outlines his reasons to AsianInvestor.
Sponsored Profiles
Why the time’s right for multi-asset solutions
Given the current market turbulence, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Priscilla Luk explains why the time’s right to use indexation and multi-asset solutions for better diversification.
Smart moves: Why Asia-based investors want US real estate
The lure of property-related assets for Asia’s investors and their desire for diversification gives Walton International Group’s Gary Tom reason to believe land planning and development is ready to take off.
Why behavioural finance is essential for portfolio management
AXA Investment Managers’ multi-premia approach aims to generate alpha by taking advantage of price anomalies.
Why market repricing creates potential opportunities for Asian bond investors
Asian bond market investors face challenging times, but interest rates, credit selection, and local currencies create opportunities for alpha, according to Manulife Asset Management.
In-depth
Why UK pension funds like HSBC’s are factoring up
HSBC's UK retirement scheme is increasing its quasi-passive exposure, reflecting a trend among its peers. Their approach may interest Asian investors drawn to smart beta.
Taiwan lifers seen shifting sights to local market
That should please the local regulator, although more could be done to encourage Taiwanese insurers to invest more at home.
India’s bank scandal to hurt investor debt demand: experts
Sentiment on the country's bonds could suffer in the short term following the PNB scandal, but fund managers say foreign investors cannot ignore this high yield market for too long.
Moody’s SFC penalty could harm China’s capital markets
The rating agency is appealing against sanctions imposed by the Hong Kong regulator for a negative report on Chinese companies. If the decision is upheld, price discovery will suffer.
Events
Aug 13, 2018
Inside ETFs Asia
Gain the contacts and knowledge you need to empower your ETF investments and transform your strategies.
Sep 10, 2018
10th Southeast Asia Institutional Investment Forum
Are you ready for the next recession?
Sep 13, 2018
6th Family Office Forum Southeast Asia
The conference brings together influential family offices from around the region in an intimate setting to discuss their biggest challenges and most pertinent problems.
Galleries
5th China Global Investment Forum
Delegates gathered in Beijing for exclusive insights on the world's second-largest economy.
2nd Thailand Global Investment Forum
Investors gather in Bangkok to gain insight from the experts.
Malaysia Global Investment Forum
Leading experts gathered in Kuala Lumpur on June 26 to discuss key investment trends and challenges.
12th Korea Institutional Investment Forum
Leading experts gathered in Seoul on June 20 to discuss key investment trends and challenges.
Magazine
Event Highlights
ICBC-Axa Life says PE funds could be a 'buy' next year
The Shanghai-based joint venture favours private equity funds in both onshore and overseas markets in its search for higher yields. But the investment comes with certain risks.
Thai watchdog flags lessons for new pension scheme
The long-standing mandatory defined contribution scheme can improve upon existing schemes by introducing new measures, a Securities and Exchange Commission executive said.
AIA Thailand adds voice to RBC2 concerns
The CIO of the Thai insurer joins the chorus of concern about how the second phase of the risk-based capital regime might affect investments.
Webinar
Oct 26, 2017
Finding The Way Through The Smart-Beta Maze
Over the past five years, smart beta investing strategies have become a central investing option. Most asset owners consider there is value to be had in focusing upon different factors to articulate their investing or risk preferences. And increasingly they are combining multiple factors to better fit their perspectives of capital market performance versus their portfolio needs.
This webinar will delve into the latest developments in factor-based investing in Asia Pacific. We will discuss what combinations of factors are proving the most popular among investors in this region, whether these will change, and the growth potential for factor-based investing in new asset classes.
Moderated by Richard Morrow, the editor of AsianInvestor, we will discuss:
- Asian institutional investor engagement with factor-based investing: how much factor investing has gained traction among Asian investors versus those in other regions
- The most popular factor blends today — and tomorrow: the webinar will analyse what multi-factor investing approaches are popular and whether they will change
- Recent development of smart beta benchmarks: we will consider how factor-based indexes have evolved and will continue to do so
- Examples of multi-factor investing approaches by asset owners: participants will use example case studies of how and why investors introduced factor-based strategies
- Key challenges to consider – dos and don’ts: what are the key considerations when looking to introduce factor investing, or increase its complexity?
- Smart beta in new asset areas: Factor investing is becoming more popular in fixed income and other areas. We will consider the appeal of these newer asset approaches
- Adding strategic overlays into factor-based strategies: How best to combine factor approaches with strategic goals
- How technology will impact factor-based investing: we will discuss how artificial intelligence and quantitative analytical tools could change factor-based strategies
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The huge pension fund has finally found a chief investment officer after much speculation, and is seen as being more active in seeking asset managers for new portfolios.
JP Morgan AM Asia chief exits for Prudential
Michael Falcon is moving to a North American role at the British insurer after eight years at the US asset manager.
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Heman Wong quits HK pension body, eyes new role
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