Philippines

Jan 28, 2021

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.

Dec 3, 2020

The disease did not greatly impact the investing habits of the ultra-rich, but is driving them to consider more investing guidance, sustainability and succession planning, says a new study.

Oct 27, 2020

The Philippine insurer has also raised its cash holdings amid fears of a lingering impact from Covid on the local economy and stock market, says chief investment officer Arleen Guevara.

Jun 4, 2020

In the second part of our top fund managers by market explanations, we reveal why we chose half of this year's fund manager by market winners.

Jun 3, 2020

We describe why each of this year's top fund managers by Asia market stood out from their peers.

Aug 13, 2019

GIC, AustralianSuper, Ontario Teachers pour into Indian infrastructure; CIC to bail out local lender; Tokio Marine eyes RHB insurance unit; Myanmar approves more insurance JVs, and more.

Jul 26, 2019

Prudential is launching its own asset management unit in the Philippines, initially selling funds managed by Eastspring Investments.

Jul 15, 2019

Staff Reporters

Deutsche Bank investigated for links to 1MDB; Temasek seeks to extend healthtech platform in India; Taiwan life insurers ravenous for fixed income ETFs; Saudi SWF takes out an $11 billion loan, and more.

Jul 4, 2019

AustralianSuper CIO warns of low returns; China brings forward lifting of foreign ownership limits; GPIF reports profit; Korea Post, APG invest in property debt; EPF eyes UK property; GIC, Mid East SWFs focus on Asia; global SWFs up bond exposure; and more.

Jul 3, 2019

South and Southeast Asia have been an oasis of calm amid global uncertainty, but can the region maintain this level of calm? Five fund managers offer their views.

May 15, 2019

In the next part of our award summaries, we reveal the reasons for choosing the top fund houses for the second set of Asia Pacific's main regional markets.

Mar 30, 2019

The Social Security System's CIO offered some detail on his overseas allocation plans. But some uncertainty lingers following the CEO's departure and new economic headwinds.

Mar 27, 2019

Despite resigning at the end of his term, the head of the Filipino public pension fund has proven his worth. He may yet get another chance.

Oct 1, 2018

The state-run Social Security System's CEO believes there is too much political interference in the Philippines pension fund industry, which is adversely affecting its funding and viability.

Sep 23, 2018

The state-run Social Security System is hoping amendments to its charter will help it expand its investing universe even as it seeks to improve its in-house investment capabilities.

Aug 6, 2018

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.

Oct 25, 2017

The lowest 100 organisations in this year’s AI300 welcomed 10 new faces, six of those 10 returning after absences of a year or more

Oct 18, 2017

Rising interest rates, inflated equity valuations stunt AUM growth expectations in Philippines, says Banco de Oro’s head of trust and investments group

Aug 1, 2017

Our new Asset Owner Insights report for Southeast Asia offers data and analysis on the leading institutional investors across the region.

Apr 26, 2017

Legislative bottlenecks are delaying the establishment of the development fund. Outstanding issues include the amount to be invested and whether it will use an offshore asset manager.

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Feb 24, 2021

Several European insurers are moving to start including emerging market assets – most notably Asian private credit – in their illiquid portfolios, says Joel Krueger, Aon's global CIO.