NZ Super on target with climate strategy, says CEO
The chief executive of one of Asia's leading asset owners on managing climate change risk in portfolios speaks to AsianInvestor on the progress made so far.
Australia
Sunsuper eyes niche credit plays to boost returns
The Australian super fund is looking at opportunities in specialised credit segments in the hunt for better yield, its alternatives strategies portfolio manager says.
Sunsuper diversifies with insurance and macro strategies
The Australian superfund also increasingly prefers to take a more direct, co-investment approach, partly due to the potential for fee savings.
Future Fund targets private markets to boost returns
The sovereign wealth fund plans to utilise its global sourcing network to access private equity and other illiquid assets to boost returns within a conservative risk framework.
AMP’s hire of ‘change agent’ CEO sparks skepticism
Bringing in a European with a record of turning around businesses at the top may not solve the Australian investment and insurance group's credibility problem, say industry observers.
Mercer Super lifting unlisted infra, property allocations
The move forms part of a broader shift into "alpha-generating sectors" even as the $18 billion pension fund grows more cautious about the global economic outlook.
Australia’s super industry urged to pursue consolidation
Amid the industry-wide criticisms being levelled at the Australian superannuation industry are claims that both funds and super players need to merge together. It won't be easy.
Supers’ governance issues underline benefits of simplicity
The failings of Australia's superannuation industry, which were revealed in a detailed recent report, underline the benefits of keeping pension systems simple and transparent.
AI300: Aussie supers facing fee scrutiny, rate rises
Superannuation funds dominate Australia's rankings in the survey, but their fee activities are being investigated, and rising interest rates are forcing them to shift their assets.
AI300: Greater China, Australia head mid-tier asset rise
Government initiatives, strong equities returns, and acquisitions were some of the key drivers to AUM growth for asset owners in Australia, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
AI300: Koreans, Aussies lead smaller asset owner growth
The improvement of these asset owners is based on strong equity investments, but they are tempering their growth expectations for this year, amid a search for alternatives.
Australian investors weigh up private equity benefits
For some larger asset owners, currently high PE valuations are discouraging, while for smaller funds, the high fees are prompting a re-think in allocations.
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Future Fund property head leaves, causing reshuffle
The Australian sovereign pension fund is assigning people to new roles following the departure of former property head Barry Brakey after a decade in the role.
Cbus could manage 35% of assets internally, says CIO
The Australian superannuation fund could well manage over one-third of its assets through internal managers, as it seeks to maintain investment performance as its assets swell.
AI100: Infra investing lifts AUM for Australian fund firms
Assets under management were boosted by investor demand for infrastructure-related investing, AsianInvestor’s latest AI100 survey shows.
Australian super industry slammed by govt-backed report
A culture of opaqueness and underperformance prompts a government-led inquiry to recommend a radical overhaul of superannuation.
Australian asset owners intensify ESG strategies
Despite the lack of political will, activist behaviour and pressure on companies to improve their ESG practices is increasing.
Australian giants’ ESG failures to trigger industry changes
Despite strict regulations, lax corporate governance and a low qualification threshold for advisers are partly to blame for the alleged criminal behaviour at AMP.
AMP scandal expected to spark asset sell-off
Revelations of malpractice by the Australian investment and pensions firm will reverberate across Asia, where it has a big base of clients and partners. The group is tipped to be split up.
Australian impact investors face hype challenge
Increased activity in impact investing among institutions is resulting in more product being introduced. But that, industry observers say, could confuse target investors.
