Event Highlights

When it comes to family offices, the generations don't always see eye to eye. For the younger generation, ESG concerns and tech plays are beginning to predominate.

Sep 15, 2021

The $95 billion Korean savings will set up a separately managed account for real estate debt investment early next year in order to shorten decision-making and help it win deals in a crowded market.

Sep 15, 2021

Its head of infrastructure revealed the insurer’s asset allocation targets at AsianInvestor’s latest Private Assets Investments Week

Sep 14, 2021

Lucas Cacioli

Private credit might be less attractive than it was last year as investors rush into the market, but there are sweet spots to be found.

Sep 13, 2021

The group will look for private debt opportunities in Asia but CIO Alvin Ying noted the maturity journey of the market could take a while.

Jul 7, 2021

Natalie Koh

ESG has increasingly been ingrained into asset owners' investment policies, including the external fund managers they hire, according to institutional investor executives.

Jul 6, 2021

Samsung Group's insurance arms are looking to expand their capacities and hedge against inflation via overseas GPs in infrastructure and real estate investments.

Jul 5, 2021

The Korean sovereign wealth fund cut growth stocks in the technology, media and telecom sector in favour of bluechips, and is looking to Europe as the US-China spat deepens.

Jun 30, 2021

The life insurer wants to increase its investments in the private debt, credit, and derivatives markets as it strives to manage its liabilities better.

Jun 29, 2021

Uncertainty from Covid-19 and due diligence challenges have prompted real estate investors to favour blind pools over large-scale projects.

Jun 27, 2021

With assets under management reaching $195.7 billion at the end of May, the Korean sovereign wealth fund is continuing to raise its game with alternative assets.

Jun 25, 2021

Chief executive Eddie Yue highlights the urgency of providing greener banking system, and explains how Hong Kong could help Chinese green bonds issuers.

Jun 21, 2021

Natalie Koh

Senior executives at the Taiwan financial group and Canadian pension fund believe that companies have to make an ESG transition, and may not have a choice in a few years.

Jun 11, 2021

Investors from China and the US are expected to continue buying assets in each other’s markets despite the blacklist of Chinese firms with military and surveillance ties.

Jun 8, 2021

Indonesia Hajj Fund Management Agency (BPKH) says that pandemic woes hit direct investment in 2020, but the fund remains firm in its commitment to using it as a tool to drive ESG change

Jun 7, 2021

Two asset owners - one from Korea and the other from the Philippines - describe how overseas and alternative assets are the best hedge against inflation and rate fears.

Jun 3, 2021

Regional investors look set to seek more investments in the asset class, especially from North America and Asia, say senior executives at asset owners and fund houses.

Jun 2, 2021

The investment industry lacks coherent sustainability standards, which makes applying them harder, said officials at asset owners and fund houses from Japan, Malaysia and Korea.

Jun 1, 2021

Natalie Koh

Rising prices appear to be mostly transitory but could begin to pose broader concerns if they remain elevated for a long period, the asset owner believes.

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Event Highlights

Sep 19, 2021

When it comes to family offices, the generations don't always see eye to eye. For the younger generation, ESG concerns and tech plays are beginning to predominate.

Sep 20, 2021

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Sep 24, 2021

Staff Reporters

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Sep 19, 2021

SGX’s new framework for Spacs will likely provide investors with a much-needed channel for direct deals, but the verdict is still out on whether it will bring liquidity to the bourse.

Sep 15, 2021

Its head of infrastructure revealed the insurer’s asset allocation targets at AsianInvestor’s latest Private Assets Investments Week

Sep 15, 2021

The enlargement of the Bond Connect scheme, announced on Wednesday (Sep 15), gives Chinese investors another option for allocating capital offshore.

Sep 23, 2021

Investors are increasingly turning to private companies and private debt in their hunt for ESG alpha, but the age-old problem of transparency and due diligence remains

Sep 22, 2021