Real estate debt investment picks up pace in Asia

Alternatives Moves

Joe Marsh

Nov 22, 2018

International asset managers are increasingly moving into property financing in Asia, with Warburg Pincus the latest example, reflecting rising investor interest in the asset class.

Building momentum: real estate financing in Asia

As investors hunt new types of assets in their search for yield, diversification and increasingly stable income, Asian property debt is catching the eye of more institutions.

...

0 0 0 0

Malaysia's PNB appoints new CEO; Hong Kong's SFC moves office; Ping An Insurance adds third co-CEO; Principal Global Investors adds new head of North Asia institutional sales; JP Morgan AM names retail distribution head for Hong Kong; Sanne appoints business development heads in Asia; SC Capital hires head of investor relations.

Asset Owners

3 days ago

Joe Marsh

Norges Bank Investment Management has strong convictions on manager selection – and on Asia. In the first of a two-part series, AsianInvestor speaks to head of external strategies Erik Hilde.

Fund Managers

Jun 26, 2020

Joe Marsh

The Dutch firm has appointed its first insurance coverage specialist in Asia as well as a new institutionally focused Korea sales head and client portfolio manager for quant strategies.

Moves

Jun 26, 2020

Staff Writers

WTW hires American Century's Korea saleswoman; CIC sees executive VP exit; Knight Frank hires Singapore advisory duo; Deutsche taps HSBC for SE Asia wealth head; family office Kamet adds seven; Capital Group appoints sales duo; BNP Paribas WM structured investment head exits.

Alternatives

Jul 3, 2020

Bee Lin Ang

The only cross-border flows into Hong Kong commercial property this year have come from China, while local investors have been buying more overseas real estate, amid the recent turmoil.

Asset Owners

Jul 3, 2020

Jolie Ho

The national security law looks set to forever change how the Asian financial centre functions, and not in a good way. Candour is set to diminish, and social tensions may rise.

Fund Managers

Jun 29, 2020

Jaycee Man

Investment experts for multiple asset classes reveal to AsianInvestor how asset owners can best shield their portfolios against likely market volatility.

Just Published

Partner Content

4 hours ago

Harvest Fund Management

Nobody can ignore the rapid evolution of China over recent decades. And as one of the first countries globally to try to return to ‘normal’ following the pandemic, there are opportunities for investors to capitalise on the evolving domestic markets.

Family Office

13 hours ago

Adrian Murdoch

Capgemini’s latest report is a wake-up call for wealth managers as the heads of rich individuals are turned by big tech firms for information and value-added services.

Asset Owners

17 hours ago

Richard Newell

As central banks provide further artificial support for listed assets, some asset owners have indicated that they may increase their exposure to unlisted assets.

Fund Managers

1 day ago

Richard Morrow

Covid-19 has caused heavy volatility in global stock markets, with more likely in the second half of 2020. Could it allow active investors to shine, versus their cheaper index peers?

Follow Us

Most Read

HSBC Global AM gets new head of China and HK equities

Korea’s NPS, Allianz kick-start $2.3b Asia property fund

FWD adds deputy CIO as assets soar to $50 billion

Weekly roundup of people news, July 3

How Norway’s $1tr wealth fund selects managers

Robeco hires heads for Asia insurance and Korea sales

Weekly roundup of people news, June 26

Foreign investors shunning Hong Kong real estate

How HK’s new security law is undercutting the city’s appeal

Market views: Where can instos find defensive assets?

Related Articles

Foreign investors shunning Hong Kong real estate

Allianz Real Estate readies offices in China and Japan

How investors can avoid greenwashing in real estate

Apac’s growing importance to global real estate

Just Published

How asset managers can adapt to changes in China

Wealthy people losing faith with managers over fees

Aussie super funds look to add even more illiquid assets

Market Views: Is it time to head into active equity?