Asset Management Awards 2021 day three: the top local fund houses
AsianInvestor is pleased to reveal the winners of its annual Asset Management Awards. For our third day, we reveal the standout fund managers in each major Asia market.
India
Q&A with Rita Arora of Allianz IM: India a high-quality diversifier
AsianInvestor gained the views of the Asia CEO and CIO of Allianz Investment Management on the rationale behind its recent Indian private credit investments.
Insto roundup: GIC buys $2.9b property portfolio; New Zealand demands climate disclosures
Canada's CPPIB to acquire Indian solar assets into infrastructure trust; Beijing could shift trouble Huarong to Central Huijin Investment; GPIF of Japan to decide whether to use FTSE's benchmark bond index after China debt inclusion; GIC of Singapore and ESR Cayman to acquire $2.9b Australian property portfolio and more.
Market Views: What are the top renewable energy opportunities in Asia?
Experts overwhelmingly point to China as the market with the most potential for renewable energy, but asset owners have invested in other Apac markets such as Australia and India.
Allianz planning private credit investing expansion in India
The German insurer's recent investment in Kotak’s real estate debt platform is the latest sign that global asset owners are continuing to eye Indian private credit strategies.
Why asset owners aren't investing in Asian infrastructure
A range of issues prevent pension funds and insurers from fully embracing opportunities in infrastructure. A closer alignment of interests would help plug the gap, say regional players.
Canadian pension funds step up Asia recruitment drive
CPPIB, Omers and OTPP are busy hiring in the region for investment talent in credit, real assets and particularly equities. Omers is also planning to add office space in Singapore.
How ESG is both lowering and raising insurers’ risk
Panellists at AsianInvestor’s Insurance Investment Week said environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors can help long term investing but complicate insurance risk pricing.
Indian families to invest 15% of assets in alternatives
Some of the country's family offices are aiming to build larger positions in unlisted investments in order to take advantage of its maturing alternative asset sector.
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Investors question credibility of India’s infrastructure plans
The Indian government will have to demonstrate it can deliver on its promises if it is to attract foreign investor capital into its ambitious infrastructure investment agenda.
Global investor hunger rising for pan-Asia private credit
Asset owners and managers are being drawn to private credit investments in China and India, but also other areas. However, Asia presents unique risk challenges too.
India aims to attract billions for infra, private debt assets
The country wants global asset owner funds to support a $1.5 trillion infrastructure pipeline and major asset divestment schemes, and also has a fast-growing credit investing need.
APG eyes multi-country asset push in Southeast Asia
The Dutch pension giant is looking to invest more in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and India, with a particular focus on infrastructure, renewable energy and natural resources.
Why India is receiving more state investment than China
Delhi's efforts to lure sovereign capital are paying off despite the Covid crisis, while Singapore funds GIC and Temasek lead investment into China, finds Global SWF’s first annual report.
Franklin Templeton picks Asia chief for merged group
A long-serving Franklin Templeton executive will lead the combined entity in the region once the Legg Mason acquisition is complete. But the appointee has come as a surprise to some.
AsianInvestor's top funds by market, explained (part 1)
We describe why each of this year's top fund managers by Asia market stood out from their peers.
CPPIB rolls out India infrastructure strategy
As India continues to grow, the Canadian pension fund wants to position itself to take advantage of demographic trends and investments in infrastructure.
CPPIB shows faith in India’s private credit markets
The Canadian pension plan’s investment into Indian distressed assets is being driven by gradually improving fundamentals, said its global head of credit investments.
CPPIB keeps faith with Hong Kong in Asia push
The Canadian pension fund’s head of Asia remains confident that Hong Kong has the edge in providing regional accessibility as it sets out to accelerate its investments in the region.
Partnerships pave way for CPPIB in Indian alternatives
The Canadian pension plan intends to greatly expand its Indian investments, increasingly through local partnerships, according to its Asia Pacific head.
