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.
India emerges as a defensive play
Attractive demographics, political reforms and untapped potential have raised India's draw among investors. But some are hoping for a correction to pick up assets for the long-term.
BNP Paribas AM seeks Asia insto head as Speciale exits
Industry veteran Mark Speciale is leaving the French fund house to return to the US after 22 years in Asia.
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.
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.
Asia’s investors reassess amid signs of US slowdown
Signs are growing that the US economy may be slowing after a record period of sustained growth. That poses questions for Asian investors, most of who have some US exposure.
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.
Columbia Threadneedle’s Asia bond head exits in restructure
The firm has placed management of Asia fixed income under its emerging market debt team in London, soon after closing three global bond funds and reorganising its EM equity setup.
Insto roundup: China’s new tech board; Korea’s record overseas buying
Australia's AMP Super told to change business practices; China creates new technology investment board; Korea's direct overseas investment hits record in the first quarter; KIC hires new CIO; New Zealand's Fidelity Life appoints new COO; and more.
Why the London-Shanghai Connect may never take off
A link between China and London's stock markets has long been in the offing. But due to a series of challenges it may never get off the ground, reports sister publication FinanceAsia.
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.
Partner Content
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.
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.
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
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.
Why the best investment advice also needs a human touch
Asia’s tech-savvy financial experts are world leaders in adopting fintech solutions but for superior investment advice, clients are looking for human intelligence, coupled with machine learning.
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
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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.
Magazine
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 HK’s extradition push could undermine its appeal
Investment and finance executives say the city’s government may have damaged its image as a financial centre with its push to pass an unpopular extradition law.
Weekly roundup of people news, June 14
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Dimensional raids Pimco for Asia head of institutional
The large and fast-growing US fund house has poached an executive from Pimco to replace Carlo Venes after his promotion and relocation to head office.
Calstrs eyes stakes in Asian partners to capture growth
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Weekly roundup of people news, June 6
Pimco's head of South Asia departs; EFG Private Bank hires an Asia deputy head; Credit Suisse appoints a new head of China; MSCI appoints sales head for Australia and New Zealand; Natixis's head of Apac marketing leaves; Mercer adds Philippines wealth leader.
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KIC’s likely new CIO seen as a smart pick
A solid track record and an international profile are among the factors named for David Park, the preferred prospect to lead investments at South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund.
Japanese lifers raising their risk in overseas strategies
Larger and smaller life insurers in Japan are looking to diversify globally to raise returns, but they face varying challenges depending on their particular circumstances.
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.
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.
Columbia Threadneedle’s Asia bond head exits in restructure
The firm has placed management of Asia fixed income under its emerging market debt team in London, soon after closing three global bond funds and reorganising its EM equity setup.