Asset owners divided on ESG approaches
EPF, Prudential Malaysia and Axa Affin Life are adopting ESG principles in different ways, ranging from exclusionary screening to sustainable investing, delegates heard at an AI forum.
Event Highlights
Photos: Malaysia Global Investment Forum
Leading investors gathered for the latest insights at AsianInvestor's debut Malaysia-focused conference in Kuala Lumpur.
EPF aims to increase overseas alts allocation
The Malaysian pension fund expects to raise its overseas exposure partly through raising private market investments, its CEO told delegates at AsianInvestor's forum in Kuala Lumpur.
Korean instos demand more from GP relationships
Not only should GPs differentiate themselves more, they should also provide greater clarity on whether they can match the needs of institutional investors in Korea, an AI forum was told.
Malaysia Global Investment Forum
Leading experts gathered in Kuala Lumpur on June 26 to discuss key investment trends and challenges.
GEPS turns to hedge funds as global risks rise
Korean pension funds wary of the growing market instability and potential economic downturn as early as next year are increasingly turning to hedge funds and other alternatives.
KTCU aims to lift US bond, alt allocations
Korean Teachers' Credit Union seeks higher yields in US bonds and infrastructure amid the spectre of a potential trade war.
Photos: 12th Korea Investment Forum
Leading investors gathered for the latest insights at AsianInvestor's conference in Seoul.
12th Korea Institutional Investment Forum
Leading experts gathered in Seoul on June 20 to discuss key investment trends and challenges.
India pilots scheme for women in AM as HK lags region
A pilot project to give young women the chance to apply for internships in India is to be taken as the basis for a wider global roll-out, backed by of some of the world’s largest asset owners.
Photos: Asset Management Awards 2018
Leading asset managers and service providers from across Asia gather in Hong Kong to celebrate the best in the industry.
Asset Management Awards
The cream of Asia's asset management industry gathered in Hong Kong to honour outstanding achievements.
Photos: 13th Asian Investment Summit
Our flagship conference brought together key asset owners from across the region with experts in a variety of fields.
13th Asian Investment Summit
Leading investors from across Asia gathered in Hong Kong for two days of discussion on a host of hot topics, as part of this year's AI Week.
Korea’s Poba targets Reits as illiquidity premium fades
Poba had no Reit investments last year but has invested close to $80 million so far this year. The Asian Investment Summit also heard how governance issues are rising up the agenda.
Photos: 5th Family Office Forum
Leading family office investors gathered in Hong Kong to discuss key issues and trends in the first event of AI Week.
5th Family Office Forum
Leaders from some of the region's biggest family offices gather in Hong Kong for a discussion of key issues. It marked the start of this year's AI Week.
Asian insurers slow to react to regulatory opportunities
Asian insurance firms should recognise the investment benefits of regulation, including the potential for return-enhancing asset swaps, the Asian Investment Summit heard.
How best to meet the challenge of quantitative tightening
Panelists at the Asian Investment Summit discuss the merits of outsourcing and new ways to construct robust portfolios, while Thailand's GPF reveals it is still adding to private assets.
Regulation and compliance top concerns for Asia COOs
Other topics covered by a survey of delegates at AsianInvestor’s latest COO Forum included outsourcing trends, MiFID II, regional passporting schemes, and alternatives investing.
