Heather Ng

From shortening fixed income duration to leveraging volatility-trading hedge funds, AsianInvestor looks at how regional allocators could insulate portfolios against a complex macro backdrop for the rest of 2026.

Shariah-compliant debt is evolving into a truly global asset class, supported by sustained dominance in the Gulf and Malaysian strongholds, and a push into new regional frontiers like the Philippines and Sri Lanka.

By targeting copper, steel and rare earths, the single family office positions its portfolio at the foundation of the digital supply chain while maintaining a disciplined filter against more volatile sectors like lithium.

AsianInvestor explores whether investors should seize opportunities in energy‑intensive sectors or remain defensive in safe‑haven assets.

This Malaysian deal expands institutional access to diversified products, Shariah-compliant offerings and Asean exposure, reflecting a wider industry trend of regional players buying scale and digital wealth capabilities.

Portfolios are turning to pan-Asian strategies to leverage the region's diverse developed and emerging markets for low-correlation returns, according to a report by Moody's Ratings.

APAC allocators are recalibrating their portfolios to focus on compelling valuations, the infrastructure boom and a rising regional appetite for private credit, according to a report by Preqin.

ASEAN’s rising role in AI infrastructure prompts debate over whether the momentum signals a true regional shift.

In the latest edition of our quick-fire Q&A, AsianInvestor catches up with Jasmine Hung, chief executive officer (CEO) of HSBC Asset Management in Hong Kong.

LGT Capital Partners is reinforcing its presence in Asia Pacific markets while embedding AI to sharpen investment decisions.

Asian currencies face renewed strain as a hawkish Fed, high US yields and energy shocks test resilience across the region.

India’s startups are driving a third wave of innovation, pivoting from services and consumer tech to capital-intensive deep tech across AI, quantum, semiconductors, defence and space.