Omers to invest up to C$12bn more into Asia by 2025
The Canadian pension fund plans to increase its allocation to the region from 10% to 15% over the coming four years, even as its total assets under management rise.
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PRI CEO: it's time to get serious about the 'social' in ESG
Departing CEO Fiona Reynolds tells AsianInvestor how she hopes that, within a five-year period, human rights will be as important as climate issues for most investors.
Thailand’s GPF seeking collaboration with global peers
The country’s second largest pension fund sees partnerships as a way to gain knowledge and further its sustainability objectives.
Weekly roundup of people news, July 16
AustralianSuper's CEO to step down; Franklin Templeton appoints ex-Calpers CIO as Asia chair; Zurich Malaysia names country head; Credit Suisse promotes new China CEO; DWS lures Amundi veteran back to Asia; Indosuez appoints head of North Asia; Citi Private Bank names SE Asia private capital head; Gaw Capital hires IDC investments head; and more.
Weekly roundup of people news, July 23
Zurich Australia appoints CEO for Australian and New Zealand; BNY Mellon hires Southeast Asia head of intermediary; Franklin Templeton names head of Asia distribution; Robeco to add three ESG specialists in Singapore; JP Morgan AM names new head of data science; JLL adds head of Greater China; Lombard Odier hires COO from Credit Suisse; and more.
How leading asset owners integrate ESG in asset allocation
As ESG is becoming the new pillar of asset allocation, major institutional investors in the region share insights on how to incorporate ESG in investments in a webinar organised by Natixis Investment Managers in partnership with AsianInvestor.
Seizing opportunities in China's healthcare sector
The healthcare industry in China is propelled by significant reforms and presents exciting investment opportunities. However, the returns it delivers are volatile. How should investors navigate this market?
GIC outperforms other SWFs with 2021 rebound
GIC’s highest 20-year annualised real return since 2015 places it among the world’s five largest sovereign wealth funds.
Sun Life in China: from big tech to carbon-neutral stocks
Government support in carbon neutrality, plus regulation overhauls in the cybersecurity space, have created a favourable environment to further diversify into green stocks.
Why instos are eyeing hedge fund strategies in the second half
Allocation to hedge funds is set to rise in the second half of the year, propelled by their strong performance in 2020 and the current macro environment.
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