AsianInvestor has identified 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from two of Australia's superannuation funds -- HESTA and State Super.

The 60/40 portfolio was designed to offer diversification, yet some asset owners are entertaining second thoughts about using this classic mix after its poor performance in 2022. HSBC Life and APG share their views.

Regulators are taking steps to strengthen efforts for trustworthy ESG and sustainability reporting standards, which in turn can help reveal hidden value in investee companies.

The list of the top pension fund executives in Asia was curated after speaking to pension fund experts, asset managers, investment consultants and extensive editorial research. We will reveal two names each day, starting tomorrow.

The sector is set for large losses on private real estate investments this year, including those in Asia.

Investee companies will be offered carrots for sustainability efforts but can expect the stick if they don’t, a senior executive said.

The South Korean sovereign wealth fund is wielding its voting rights to enhance ESG practices and climate change initiatives.

In an everchanging environment, institutional investors will likely find it easier to stick to their time-tested strategic asset allocation models. But these models need to be checked against the real world, said Rahul Bhuskute, CIO of Bharti AXA Life Insurance.

CDPQ put the brakes on direct China investments; Australia's largest pension fund to pause PwC use; Tokio Marine leaves Net-Zero Insurance Alliance; Temasek platform invests in funding round for sustainable aviation fuel; and more.

With no commodity-based or government surpluses to invest, some are questioning why the Philippines needs a sovereign wealth fund. Its proponents say it will ensure state funds are invested for the best return.

Has the retail property market finally bottomed out? Investor flows and industry experts suggest the sector could be set for a comeback.

Former HKEX CEO Paul Chow dies; Ontario Teachers' head of Asia Pacific to step down; CPP Investments Asia team sees two changes; Prudential replaces CFO after code of conduct breach; FWD hires CFO from New York; and more

The impact-style bond portfolio of the €50 billion Dutch pension fund has bested the index by a significant margin since 2019.