Asian insurers want more RBC flexibility for alternatives
Insurance firms in the region would like to make more use of internal rating models and of ‘look through’ treatment of funds to reduce risk charges on private market investments.
How China can strengthen its retirement pillars
China's government will need to improve the second and third pillars of its retirement industry if it is to keep up with the needs of its fast-aging population. Here are some ways to do so.
Photos: 5th China Global Investment Forum
Senior institutional investors gathered in Beijing for a day of insightful discussions on the country's investing landscape.
Outsource more, industry veteran tells Chinese insurers
Larry Wan, former CIO of AIA China, is positive about A-shares and wants Chinese insurers to use more external managers. Some are heeding his call.
Outsource more, industry veteran tells Chinese insurers
Larry Wan, former CIO of AIA China, is positive about A-shares and wants Chinese insurers to use more external managers. Some are heeding his call.
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.
Asian insurers willing to take on more portfolio risk
More insurers in Asia, especially Taiwan and China, are prepared to take on greater risk to get higher investment returns than elsewhere in the world, a survey by BlackRock shows.
Equities still attractive despite QT, say Thai investors
As long as investors are nimble and selective, equity markets still offer plenty of late-cycle investment opportunities, say Thai asset owners and wealth managers.
Competition, RBC reform may drive Indian insurer M&A
A shift to a risk-based capital regime and an expected wave of consolidation in India's insurance industry are likely to enhance the sector's appeal to foreign investors, say experts.
China’s race to upgrade its retirement options
The country is attempting to rapidly reform its pension system after failing to do enough for years. It needs to move quickly, to avoid growing poverty.
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.
Partner Content
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.
Full cycle: Investing for a circular economy
Society’s addiction to plastics is pushing the environment to the limit, but as Hermes’ Emma Berntman explains, behind the demonisation of plastic lies the need for a paradigm shift in the way we produce and consume goods – one which we can participate in as investors and consumers.
Asia Bond Watch: Hard or local currency bonds?
2018 has so far been a challenging period for local and US dollar-denominated Asian debt markets. However, as State Street Global Advisors' Kheng-Siang Ng explains, hard and local currency bond markets continue to present a varied and differentiated opportunity set to investors.
Sponsored Profiles
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.
How to source US real estate for Asia-based investors
To capitalise on the appeal of US real estate in promising parts of the country, Barry Dluzen of Walton Global Holdings explains the due diligence roadmap for asset owners to follow.
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
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.
Asset Management Awards
The cream of Asia's asset management industry gathered in Hong Kong to honour outstanding achievements.
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Event Highlights
Thai investors highlight PE investing risks
Asset owners are putting more money into private equity, but the asset class offers unique challenges to be aware of, warned two experienced investors.
Asset owners divided on ESG approaches
EPF, Prudential Malaysia and Axa Affin Life are adopting ESG principles in different ways, ranging from exclusionary screening to sustainable investing, delegates heard at an AI forum.
Instos highlight challenges of alts investing
Senior executives at Prudential Malaysia and EPF outlined the various regulatory hurdles and market constraints during a panel discussion at a recent AI forum.
Korea’s Poba lifts hedge fund investments
Poba has increased its allocation to hedge funds by $60 million so far this year and another $40 million is set to come over the remainder of 2018.
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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