Thailand’s SEC to overhaul regulatory frameworks for IPOs, cross-listings, ETFs; Maharlika SWF assigns $10m bridge loan to a copper-gold project; Li Lin's family office transfers its investment arm to capitalise on HK's bitcoin ambitions; and more.
Insurers
With geopolitical risks and inflation fears mounting, the insurer is adopting a country-by-country approach to uncover opportunities across Asia-Pacific.
While tactical market shifts often dominate the headlines, Zurich’s regional investment head explains its long-term focus on liabilities and strategic asset allocation.
Australian Retirement Trust hikes global equities and international bond holdings; Hong Kong and Malaysia bourses launch co-branded large-cap index; Japan’s government fund Cool Japan supports Malaysian insurtech PolicyStreet's Series C funding round; and more.
As spreads and scrutiny tighten, insurers are weighing corporate lending against asset-backed securities backed by diversified pools of consumer and real economy loans.
HSBC Life, YF Life and Hong Kong's Insurance Authority stress patience, selectivity and diversification as the keys to unlocking value in private markets.
Senior executives from YF Life, HSBC Life and Barings reveal how insurers select managers—prioritising team stability, alignment of interest and proven track records.
Senior executives from HSBC Life, YF Life and MSIG China highlighted how insurers are managing geopolitical risks, interest rate shifts and regulatory pressures.
From the transition to a risk-based capital regime to the nuances of private markets, insurers are extending duration and seeking alpha to survive a low-growth era and navigate the differing logics of Hong Kong and mainland China’s solvency frameworks.
Private equity managers must now demonstrate operational value creation rather than relying on leverage and multiple expansion.
Portfolio maturity, regulatory constraints and liquidity expectations are shaping divergent strategies for private market exposure.
Pensions in Canada and Australia sign landmark deal to boost investment; Australian Super invests nearly $20 million in NRG Energy; and more.
