FWD CIO voices worries on private debt
The leveraged loans market is a growing cause of concern, says Paul Carrett, and rising rates will prompt investors to become more selective about credit in general.
Manulife to double Asian PE assets in five years
The increase in exposure will mainly be driven by heavier co-investments in the region and by adding more country-focused managers.
Market Views: Opportunities in alternatives in 2019
Five industry specialists give their take on the outlook for private equity, private debt, infrastructure and hedge funds for the next 12 months.
HK funds industry sees China blocking MRF progress
Chinese regulators are putting up unnecessary barriers to fund managers wanting to take advantage of mutual recognition of funds between Hong Kong and the mainland, believe industry experts.
HK funds industry sees China blocking MRF progress
Chinese regulators are putting up unnecessary barriers to fund managers wanting to take advantage of mutual recognition of funds between Hong Kong and the mainland, believe industry experts.
CPPIB eyes more logistics assets in Southeast Asia
The logistics sector is one of the hottest in Asia and the Canadian pension fund is steadily ramping up its focus in this area, says a senior executive of the firm.
VanEck’s new Singapore office facing tough ETF market
The US firm is looking to lure more Asian institutional money into its exchange-traded funds, but regionally listed products remain a hard sell.
Why Prudential is prioritising private assets and ESG
The CIO of Prudential Corporation Asia explains to AsianInvestor why he is looking to add alternative assets and wants fund houses to embody ESG when investing.
CIC eyes extra Belt and Road despite rocky conditions
The $941 billion sovereign wealth fund's president also said CIC will continue to raise exposure in alternatives while cautious about the investment outlook.
How RS Group combines ESG and emerging markets
The family office believes that it's easier to use environmental, social and governance principles to invest in emerging markets, as it can better support sustainable development.
AIA hires new head of investment solutions
The Asian insurance giant has named a well-known industry figure to the role previously held by Benjamin Deng, adding to a list of recent investment staff changes in the sector.
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Tapping China’s strategic investment potential
Good ideas appear obvious with hindsight but the Hang Seng Big Bay Area indexes are a great market indicator for investors who are interested in investing in a dynamic region in the making.
Asian Bond Watch: 2019 struggles with long-term positives and near-term headwinds
Tighter US monetary policy, trade conflicts and political upheaval made 2018 a testing year for Asia and emerging markets. November's recovery in Asian assets left investors wondering if this rally will continue.
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 US housing is on solid ground
Homeownership rates in the US have gradually been stabilising since 2008, in tandem with the recovery of the domestic housing market. Strong economic indicators suggest solid and sustainable growth for real estate investors, says Walton International Group.
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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.
Asia’s slowly tightening ESG embrace
Trailblazing asset owners are aiding cautious investors by adopting environmental, social and governance measures, as a special report researched by AsianInvestor reveals.
Identifying opportunities through the emerging markets continuum
Information sharing, analysis and on the ground knowledge all contributes to positive emerging market investment strategies, according to Yerlan Syzdykov, global head of emerging markets at Amundi.
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How Hostplus seeks alpha through illiquid assets
Hostplus is using the youth of its investors to make heavy bets in illiquid assets. Deputy CIO Greg Clerk explained how to AsianInvestor.
IFRS 9 pushing insurers from funds into mandates
Some insurance firms are shifting money from pooled funds into separate accounts to dampen the higher profit-and-loss volatility expected to result from a new reporting standard.
How blockchain can democratise private assets
The advent of blockchain could help more asset owners and individuals access private assets, once they understand how the technology works, say experts.
Why MAS handed out a $5bn private asset mandate
The central bank hopes to draw more private equity and infrastructure fund operators to Singapore and may yet push more money out to external managers in time.
Events
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6th Insurance Investment Forum
Insurance companies across the region are grappling with how to future-proof their investment portfolios.
20 hours ago
Insurance Investment Forum
Insurance companies across the region are grappling with how to future-proof their investment portfolios.
Galleries
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.
10th Southeast Asia Institutional Investment Forum
Leading institutional investors from across the region gathered in Singapore on December 5 and 6 for the annual AsianInvestor conference.
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.
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What Sunsuper, Prudential look for when picking partners
Speaking at an AsianInvestor event, top executives at the Australian superannuation fund and UK-based insurer explain their considerations when choosing external managers.
Why Hostplus is building its technology VC focus
For the Australian superannuation fund, venture capital investment is about more than just returns; it can also help in spotting risks and opportunities elsewhere in the portfolio.
China bond index impact seen dwarfing MSCI effect
For all the excitement caused by the MSCI index inclusion of China A-shares, it is the benchmark addition of Chinese bonds that could be a bigger game changer, said experts.
Webinar
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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AIA hires new head of investment solutions
The Asian insurance giant has named a well-known industry figure to the role previously held by Benjamin Deng, adding to a list of recent investment staff changes in the sector.
IFRS 9 pushing insurers from funds into mandates
Some insurance firms are shifting money from pooled funds into separate accounts to dampen the higher profit-and-loss volatility expected to result from a new reporting standard.
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Jardine Matheson appoints OCIO for pension assets
The Hong Kong group has appointed Willis Towers Watson as an outsourced chief investment officer to invest its pension funds, sources familiar with the arrangement say.
Canada’s Imco eyes Asia partners in portfolio revamp
The recently set up C$62 billion public-sector fund manager plans to double its investment team, insource most assets and do more direct deals, says CIO Jean Michel.
Weekly roundup of people news, Jan 4
Fullerton creates PE team, replaces sales chief; SoftBank adds head of real assets; HK SFC tipped to ramp up enforcement action; Vanguard moves insto head; Manulife AM poaches from Mercer; UBS WM names Asia co-heads; BNP Paribas WM appoints China co-heads.
Pension funds await Taiwan’s first ESG ETF
Taiwan will soon have its first ESG ETF and pension funds could be the likeliest target market.
HK funds industry sees China blocking MRF progress
Chinese regulators are putting up unnecessary barriers to fund managers wanting to take advantage of mutual recognition of funds between Hong Kong and the mainland, believe industry experts.
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.
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