Asset Owners

A move away from US assets is accelerating as investors seek refuge in European bank debt, a market offering stability from ECB policy and insulation from tariffs and geopolitical ructions.

GIC is in talks to sell its majority stake in Yes! Communities to Brookfield; Macquarie Asset Management has closed its first dedicated energy transition fund with over $3 billion in total commitments; and more.

Singapore's family offices surged 43% to over 2,000 in 2024, but this rapid growth is exposing critical talent shortages and risk management gaps that threaten their sustainability.

With capital market rotations accelerating and old models breaking down, the Hong Kong-based life insurer sees building in-house agility as key to generating alpha and managing risk.

President Donald Trump’s proposed 300% tariffs on imported semiconductors have rattled global markets and heightened concerns across Asia’s chip-reliant economies.

Ping An is boosting portfolio performance through smart bond timing, high-dividend equities and strategic investments in tech and sustainability.

Climate change advocacy group's survey shows 150 institutions have integrated climate change into their investment policies.

Anchored by its $5.2bn Future Fund, the Gulf state is financing a domestic energy transition and using Hong Kong as a gateway to access key technology and partnerships.

GenZero, backed by the Singapore-based investment firm, is sharpening its investment blueprint to align decarbonisation projects with buyer demand and regulatory signals.

The $1.65 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund slipped behind Norway in rankings of the world's 300 biggest funds, which account for nearly 42% of pension assets globally.

The Singapore family office hasn't abandoned the booming asset class but slipping covenant standards are a growing concern.

The insurer is ramping up its push into private markets while sharpening its investment focus on Hong Kong and mainland China.