Alternatives

The pros and cons of asset themes can be seen very differently, family office investors said at AsianInvestor's Thailand Investment Briefing in Bangkok.

In the wake of the SVB collapse, the cryptocurrency industry is not looking very bright — and fundamental bottlenecks, including real-world integration, need to be addressed.

After a challenging 2022, chief investment officer of China's largest life insurer says opportunities have returned to China's real estate and stock markets in 2023.

Having local partners in overseas markets means the Korean pension fund has continued its direct alternatives investment drive even during Covid-19. The focus now is on broadening these partnerships, its CIO tells AsianInvestor.

As the global economy gears up for higher rates for longer, certain alternative asset classes are coming in play with institutions, according to the investment arms of Ping An and Manulife.

One of Hong Kong’s largest asset owners might be exploring private equity and infrastructure investments post-Covid, but the fund management industry says the Exchange Fund could be doing more on the ESG front.

The AsianInvestor team spoke to some heavyweights in the asset owner industry in February, discussing a wide variety of trends and topics.

In a period of heightened macroeconomic uncertainty, CSC has decided to keep focus on relative value in decarbonisation, energy security, and digital infrastructure.

In an exclusive interview, chief investment officer Don Guo said Prudential sees opportunities across various asset classes, including alternatives and Chinese equities.

As Singapore digests its influx of Chinese family offices, Hong Kong may be on the cusp of a recovery in a sector where confidence has suffered.

Hong Kong-based Happiness Capital ventures into future-proof technologies to keep family businesses at the forefront.

Chinese family office investors have flocked to the city state over reasons ranging from concerns over Hong Kong’s future to simple risk mitigation.