Zurich Malaysia’s CIO on the key risks of 2019
After a turbulent 2018, slowing global growth and ongoing trade frictions between the world's two largest economies could continue to cast a pall on markets in 2019, says Andrey Fomin.
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Zurich Malaysia to enter private debt next year
By developing credit research capabilities in-house, the Swiss insurer's Malaysian unit hopes to join other asset owners in pursuing alternative investment opportunities.
Axa Affin Life CFO: IFRS17 will spur systems overhaul
The new accounting standard set to come in from 2021 will require significant changes at Malaysian insurers, as well as more actuarial staff.
EPF keen to invest in tech-focused private equity
The Malaysian pension fund has added a tech mandate to its private equity allocation and is looking to invest with experienced fund managers, its deputy CEO says.
Surprise slide in EPF’s overseas allocations
A more cautious mood due to Malaysia's new government could be to blame, along with valuation declines and adverse currency conversion effects. Is it the start of a new trend?
Prudential Malaysia CIO flags US recession concerns
The Malaysian unit of British insurer Prudential favours local investment-grade bonds as it seeks to insulate the portfolio from medium-term global market uncertainties.
Asset owner news roundup, Aug 7
Japan plans a sovereign wealth fund; Malaysia’s head of EPF shifts to Khazanah; Korea’s NPA signs stewardship code; Korea Post Insurance offers multi-asset tactical mandate; Philippines and Vietnam face need for more pension payments, and more.
Five steps Malaysia can take to accelerate investing
Malaysia's new government can take several steps to improve the country's investment industry and appeal to foreign investors. AsianInvestor lists five it could prioritise.
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A-shares need more than MSCI magic: Axa Affin Life CEO
Better corporate governance standards, as well as a kinder global backdrop, needed too for investors to put more money to work in China. Axa Affin Life's CEO explains why.
Axa Affin Life chief warns of further EM sell-off risk
Echoing other influential voices in the region expressing concern about the impact of escalating trade tensions, Rohit Nambiar fears more capital could yet flow out.
Instos highlight challenges of alts investing
Senior executives at Prudential Malaysia and EPF outlined the various regulatory hurdles and market constraints during a panel discussion at a recent AI forum.
Asset owners divided on ESG approaches
EPF, Prudential Malaysia and Axa Affin Life are adopting ESG principles in different ways, ranging from exclusionary screening to sustainable investing, delegates heard at an AI forum.
Photos: Malaysia Global Investment Forum
Leading investors gathered for the latest insights at AsianInvestor's debut Malaysia-focused conference in Kuala Lumpur.
EPF aims to increase overseas alts allocation
The Malaysian pension fund expects to raise its overseas exposure partly through raising private market investments, its CEO told delegates at AsianInvestor's forum in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Global Investment Forum
Leading experts gathered in Kuala Lumpur on June 26 to discuss key investment trends and challenges.
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Market Views: How will Malaysia treat global investors?
After last week's stunning election upset in Malaysia, we asked five experts on what the new government's policy priorities are likely to be and whether it will stay foreign-investor-friendly.
Investors react to Malaysia’s stunning election upset
A new government is to take office in Malaysia for the first time in its history. What does the fall of Najib Razak mean for investors in the country and across the region?
EPF eager to boost North Asia exposure
The $200 billion Malaysian pension fund is enamoured by China's growth opportunities and aims to raise investment allocations in overseas markets over the next 12 months.
Top 20 pension execs: Hiromichi Mizuno, Wan Kamaruzaman Bin Wan Ahmad
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from Japan's GPIF and Malaysia's Kwap.
Top 20 pension execs: Lou Jiwei, Shahril Ridza Ridzuan
We are identifying 20 outstanding executives who are driving the region's pension funds forward. Today, we feature leaders from China's NCSSF and Malaysia's EPF.
