More than half of APAC investors say market conditions in infrastructure are improving, far surpassing the global average of 40%, a new fund manager survey says.
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Amid growing allocations globally to private markets, the focus has shifted to more transparent and liquid access to assets. The goal is making them more transparent and investable, with recent index innovations by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) a key starting point, says Ari Rajendra, the firm’s head of private markets indices.
Asset owners in APAC reported a 100 basis point drop in target allocations to real estate in 2025, marking the steepest decline among their global peers.
Korea Venture Investment Corp. is drawing deeper interest from pension funds, policy lenders and corporates as allocators diversify into venture capital, encouraged by steady returns and a maturing startup ecosystem.
Insurers across Asia-Pacific are signaling a strong push into private markets over the next 12–24 months.
Australian SWF's value has grown to A$261bn ($171bn) since its establishment in 2006; Canada's pension fund OMERS will dismiss its entire Asia buyout team as part of a strategic reassessment of its private equity operations; Singapore's GIC is reportedly seeking to sell up to $1bn of its private equity funds' holdings; and more.
Softlogic Life’s acquisition of Allianz Life accelerates its push into investment-linked insurance, powered by tech, AI and inclusive partnerships.
Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund is accelerating its privatisation programme with major state assets set to list on international exchanges, while exploring Panda bonds to tap Chinese institutional capital.
Institutional investors are reallocating billions toward commodities that power the energy transition and serve as modern safe havens.
In partnership with Laura Parrott, Head of Private Fixed Income, Nuveen
The rapid growth of the private credit market signals an asset class here to stay for institutional investors, say Laura Parrott, Head of Private Fixed Income, Nuveen.
Simon Warner succeeds Australian super fund's outgoing CIO Damian Graham; Indonesian SWF Danantara hires former GIC execs Daniel Lim and Weihan Wong as investment directors; Australian Food Super taps ex-Fidelity Richard Dinham as CIO; and more.
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While not all investors fully trust the staggering AI-fuelled rally, fears about missing out have led to a market gripped by hesitant conviction.
