FWD replaces Hong Kong CIO

With potential extreme events seemingly everywhere, institutional investors are talking more about hedging against so-called tail risk. But should they bother?

In an exclusive interview with AsianInvestor, the CIO of FWD Group explains why new risk charges need to be reasonable if Hong Kong insurers are to fulfil their duties.

AustralianSuper to more than double its private equity allocation; Korea's Mirae Asset set to acquire luxury hotel portfolio from Anbang of China; Japan's GPIF plans a new system for potential index benchmarks; Poba of Korea hires five funds for $250 million private debt mandate; Taiwan's financial regulator to raise capital cost of bond ETFs and more.

A new research report argues that regional asset owners are emphasising the risks of climate change and artificial intelligence over potential opportunities.