Fund firms win licences in HK amid dash for distress
Canyon Partners, Cerberus Capital, KKR and MBK Partners are part of a fast-growing wave of fund managers and asset owners looking to Asia for bad debt investment opportunities.
How to improve Hong Kong’s MPF scheme
The mandatory provident fund scheme needs a wider universe of asset classes to invest in, more fund rationalisation and lower expenses, say industry experts.
Weekly roundup of people news, Mar 22
Temasek International appoints new CEO, chairman; BNP Paribas AM insto sales head for HK exits; AIG names Singapore CEO; Deutsche Bank setting up bad-loan buying unit; and more.
Standard Life Aberdeen wins China pension approval
However, the UK firm's unit still has a lot of regulatory hurdles to overcome and will have to compete fiercely with local players.
Standard Life Aberdeen wins China pension approval
However, the UK firm's unit still has a lot of regulatory hurdles to overcome and will have to compete fiercely with local players.
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.
CPPIB could reinforce Asia push with Beijing office
If Canada’s biggest pension fund were to open a branch in the Chinese capital, it would reflect its ambitions in the country and its pioneering approach to investing in Asia.
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.
Asian property investors capitalise on China retreat
With Chinese investors stepping back, Japanese, Korean and even Southeast Asian and Australian investors look set to step up their overseas real estate investments.
Why HK pension reforms need to be bigger and bolder
The city is not saving anywhere near enough for its workers to retire in comfort. Changes are badly needed, say pension industry specialists.
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.
Partner Content
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.
Asian Bond Watch: Anticipating a slower US Fed rate hike cycle
Misgivings over trade disputes, Brexit and US growth continue to be felt in Asian bond markets. But will emerging market assets rally if the US Fed takes a less hawkish stance this year?
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.
Sponsored Profiles
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.
In-depth
KIC set to expand team, gears up for more assets
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund is keen to further develop its investment capabilities, which is likely to give a fillip to its co-operation pact with Korea Post.
Why long-horizon instos should be in buying mode
The patient, long-term investment approach of leading asset owners should prove a boon this year – provided they practise what they preach.
Sustainable investing drive targets family offices
To help overcome ignorance of the subject and boost demand for ESG products, a new initiative to promote sustainable investing is taking aim at the Hong Kong family office sector.
HK’s Future Fund could place more than 50% in alts
HK Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his budget speech that he will seek to make the fund's investments more diversified in order to boost returns.
Events
Feb 26, 2019
13th Institutional Investment Forum Korea
The 13th Institutional Investment Forum will convene institutional leaders from the local, regional and global pension funds, insurers, government entities and sovereign wealth funds to discuss how Korean capital should be allocated overseas in a period of volatility.
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.
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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Event Highlights
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.
Insurance CIO calls for more alternative asset ETFs
Senior executives from some of the region's leading firms shared their views on exchange-traded funds at our Insurance Investment Forum in Hong Kong.
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
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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