Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s strategy for a “smarter Smart Beta”

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Sep 10, 2020

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Fund Managers

Nov 24, 2020

Joe Marsh

US-based TIAA’s investment arm is ramping up its Asia presence after posting a record regional inflow of assets this year, its global CEO and Asia head tell AsianInvestor.

Fund Managers

Oct 8, 2020

Staff Writers

The US dollar is currently strong, but economic weakness, minimal rates and a large and rising debt burden could cause it to weaken. How will that affect how asset owners invest?

Partner Content

Nov 15, 2020

PineBridge Investments

Beyond the pandemic and trade tensions, underlying developments in China may have transformative implications on companies in Asia and frame how investors look at Asian equities going forward, including up and coming small caps.

Asset Owners

Nov 12, 2020

Jolie Ho Richard Morrow

The two insurers say they are heavily scrutinising their external partners as they eye investing opportunities in high yield, alternative assets and ESG, in a webinar hosted by AsianInvestor.

Asset Owners

Nov 17, 2020

Joe Marsh

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan have struck a $1.25 billion partnership with Asian infrastructure developer Equis that is seen as bold and smart.

Asset Owners

Nov 15, 2020

Joe Marsh

The Singapore sovereign wealth fund's CIO, Jeffrey Jaensubhakij, told a forum last week where he sees post-pandemic investment opportunities for 2021.

Partner Content

Nov 11, 2020

Schroders

China’s domestic private equity (PE) market has grown rapidly in the past ten years offering a range of opportunities with tremendous growth potential. Yet without the right fund structure, international investors simply can’t access many of the most exciting deals. Jun Qian, Head of Investments China and General Manager for Schroder Adveq explains.

Partner Content

Oct 28, 2020

Eastspring Investments

Making ESG analysis more focused and core to all investment processes is essential to overcome shortfalls in data and transparency amid growing appetite for bonds that meet sustainability goals, according to a virtual roundtable hosted by Eastspring Investments and AsianInvestor.

Partner Content

Nov 8, 2020

State Street Global Advisors

With a cautious sigh of relief, we are now moving into the final stages of 2020. Despite the challenges faced this year, the outlook for bond investors in Asia remains positive.

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Asset Owners

2 days ago

Joe Marsh

Despite some evidence of rising asset owner interest in the likes of Bitcoin, two large institutional investors have their doubts about investing directly into such assets.

Asset Owners

3 days ago

Jolie Ho

The sovereign wealth fund agrees that alternative risk premia strategies have their own merits, but is staying away from them despite years of active consideration.

Asset Owners

3 days ago

Twinkle Zhou

Recent bond defaults by China's state-owned enterprises aren't causing alarm among investors, who say the overall default rate remains low and local bonds still offer value.

Partner Content

3 days ago

BNP Paribas

Building on the results of a survey of over 250 COOs in 15 countries conducted at the end of last year, AsianInvestor spoke to COOs at leading firms about how their remit and priorities have changed following the pandemic – and whether that means broadening the scope in their involvement in initiatives such as change management and technology implementation.

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