Why sovereign funds could be at risk in a downturn
State investors are increasingly fronting up debt, as well as equity, for the private deals they are doing. This is raising questions, especially with a downturn widely forecast.
0000Shouldering debt: Public funds are increasingly providing financing that typically came from banks in the past
The Canadian institution's asset management arm has hired a senior executive to help develop its investment management business in the "must-win battlefield" of China.
The overseas investment arm of China's second-largest life insurer aims to rapidly expand international investing and its third-party business, the group's co-CIO told AsianInvestor.
Pimco's head of South Asia departs; EFG Private Bank hires an Asia deputy head; Credit Suisse appoints a new head of China; MSCI appoints sales head for Australia and New Zealand; Natixis's head of Apac marketing leaves; Mercer adds Philippines wealth leader.
Investment and finance executives say the city’s government may have damaged its image as a financial centre with its push to pass an unpopular extradition law.
The UK-based fund manager and Japanese trust bank have partnered on a joint-venture that aims to buy and improve multi-family buildings, a relatively novel approach in Japan.
Ostrum AM's head of Asia equity to leave; Mercer appoints research head for Asia; Heidrick & Struggles' head of financial services quits; JP Morgan AM shifts Taiwan CEO to China JV; Credit Suisse head of alts exits; Australia names assistant superannuation minister and more.
Axa IM loses senior equity manager; Harvest grabs fixed income head from Manulife IM; Allianz names Asia life and health CEO; GAM adds Australia insto head; Aberdeen Standard hires investment specialist in Australia; HP Wealth expands team; East Capital internally promotes Asia head; Capital Group appoints marketing director; and more.
Larger and smaller life insurers in Japan are looking to diversify globally to raise returns, but they face varying challenges depending on their particular circumstances.
By developing credit research capabilities in-house, the Swiss insurer's Malaysian unit hopes to join other asset owners in pursuing alternative investment opportunities.
New research shows that sovereign wealth funds are investing more collaboratively and more into unlisted markets than ever, notably into healthcare and technology assets.
AsianInvestor considers whether China could be in for some economic problems, as Beijing seeks to tamp down on the country's fast-escalating debt burden.
The Malaysian sovereign wealth fund has closed its London office and is reducing its Turkish presence – yet it is keen to increase its foreign exposure as part of a portfolio overhaul.
A solid track record and an international profile are among the factors named for David Park, the preferred prospect to lead investments at South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund.
Axa IM loses senior equity manager; Harvest grabs fixed income head from Manulife IM; Allianz names Asia life and health CEO; GAM adds Australia insto head; Aberdeen Standard hires investment specialist in Australia; HP Wealth expands team; East Capital internally promotes Asia head; Capital Group appoints marketing director; and more.
Investment and finance executives say the city’s government may have damaged its image as a financial centre with its push to pass an unpopular extradition law.
Demographic challenges and the need for diversification abroad push pension funds to look into new sources for desired returns in a low interest rate environment.
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