Why Hostplus is building its technology VC focus
For the Australian superannuation fund, venture capital investment is about more than just returns; it can also help in spotting risks and opportunities elsewhere in the portfolio.
Event Highlights
Photos: 10th Southeast Asia Institutional Investment Forum
Asset owners from across the region gathered in Singapore on December 5 and 6 for exclusive insights on the latest investment and industry trends.
10th Southeast Asia Institutional Investment Forum
Leading institutional investors from across the region gathered in Singapore on December 5 and 6 for the annual AsianInvestor conference.
Photos: Institutional Excellence Awards 2018
AsianInvestor honoured the outstanding institutions in the region at a dinner in Singapore earlier this month.
Institutional Excellence Awards dinner 2018
The best of Asia's institutional investors gathered in Singapore on December 5 for our annual awards for asset owners.
What Sunsuper, Prudential look for when picking partners
Speaking at an AsianInvestor event, top executives at the Australian superannuation fund and UK-based insurer explain their considerations when choosing external managers.
China bond index impact seen dwarfing MSCI effect
For all the excitement caused by the MSCI index inclusion of China A-shares, it is the benchmark addition of Chinese bonds that could be a bigger game changer, said experts.
Why instos like Axa stay away from fixed income ETFs
At the Inside ETFs Asia forum, index providers and portfolio managers said fixed income ETFs were becoming more popular but Axa highlighted the issues still holding them back.
GIC, Pru on how Asia's credit market should bulk up
Greater standardisation and credit differentiation are seen as key if Asia is to develop an effective corporate bond market.
GIC, DBS bemoan Asian bond market failings
Illiquid, crowded out by bank lending, and underdeveloped. That is how many institutional investors see Asian bond finance, which lags the region's economic coming of age.
Instos call for improvements to Asian bond markets
Asia's local currency bond markets need to raise credit rating expertise and professional experience to help expand their appeal with international investors, said experts.
Asian local bonds get bad rap from Western investors
Local currency bonds in the region suffer from an image problem in Europe and the US, and some real concerns need to be addressed, said panellists at a fixed income event.
ICBC-Axa goes off alt debt, eyes overseas allocation
ICBC-Axa's CIO talked about the insurer's asset allocation plans and which overseas markets to avoid at AsianInvestor’s 5th China Global Investment Forum.
Photos: 5th China Global Investment Forum
Senior institutional investors gathered in Beijing for a day of insightful discussions on the country's investing landscape.
5th China Global Investment Forum
Delegates gathered in Beijing for exclusive insights on the world's second-largest economy.
Thai watchdog flags lessons for new pension scheme
The long-standing mandatory defined contribution scheme can improve upon existing schemes by introducing new measures, a Securities and Exchange Commission executive said.
Outsource more, industry veteran tells Chinese insurers
Larry Wan, former CIO of AIA China, is positive about A-shares and wants Chinese insurers to use more external managers. Some are heeding his call.
China’s race to upgrade its retirement options
The country is attempting to rapidly reform its pension system after failing to do enough for years. It needs to move quickly, to avoid growing poverty.
Equities still attractive despite QT, say Thai investors
As long as investors are nimble and selective, equity markets still offer plenty of late-cycle investment opportunities, say Thai asset owners and wealth managers.
ICBC-Axa Life says PE funds could be a 'buy' next year
The Shanghai-based joint venture favours private equity funds in both onshore and overseas markets in its search for higher yields. But the investment comes with certain risks.
