Asia

With regulators across Asia-Pacific phasing in sustainability standards, the region's institutional investors are treating ESG as the cost of good business -- and avoiding stranded assets.

With total assets of over $60 trillion, state-owned investors are expanding their partnerships while some are expected to become sovereign asset managers in coming years.

First Super CEO steps down to join rival; Cathay Financial names new senior adviser; Link REIT Asia CIO; and more.

Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” move puts Washington in charge of the South American nation's political transition — and vast oil reserves.

The Himalayan kingdom has pledged up to 10,000 BTC to finance Gelephu Mindfulness City, a new Special Administrative Region designed as a sustainable financial hub.

The life insurer positions gold as a long-term portfolio stabiliser rather than a speculative bet, using it to diversify growth assets, hedge currency exposure, and strengthen resilience against macro shocks.

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Offshore wind is seen as a first-class investment opportunity that should provide over 10% New Zealand's future electricity needs.

From AI-driven capex and service digitalisation to a weaker US dollar and stronger domestic markets, investors see emerging Asia, selective European value, and high‑quality franchises as the main winners in a fragmented global equity landscape.

The Dutch pension giant views New Zealand as a core market where it sees long‑term conviction and measurable environmental outcomes.

IAG names Phillip Gibson as New Zealand CEO; Brighter Super appoints David O’Donnell as interim CIO; Cbus Super hires Tim Elliott as new CFO; and more.

The Singapore-based firm is widening its focus beyond the US to North Asia, Europe, and Australia for late-stage secondary deals — prioritising companies with clearer profitability and a short liquidity horizon.