Hurdles remain for China-Japan ETF Connect scheme
Investors' interest in the mutual market access scheme is muted, but the Chinese securities regulator is already mulling a new connect programme with Singapore.
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GIC eyes lagging Asean assets as supply chains shift
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund's CIO, Jeffrey Jaensubhakij, told a forum last week where he sees post-pandemic investment opportunities for 2021.
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Prudential appoints new Singapore CIO
The insurer made the appointment after the previous incumbent went on sabbatical, said a spokeswoman. It is now seeking a new head of investment strategy.
Political tensions, Covid-19 hasten wealth flow to Singapore
Wealthy families are setting up secondary offices in Singapore to diversify their exposure to risks, particularly in Hong Kong, and to avoid areas being badly affected by the pandemic.
Temasek’s Seviora launch tipped to boost assets, yield
The Singapore state investor is integrating four of its asset management arms under one chief, with an eye on greater scale, product synergies and a shared technology platform.
Why Omers’ real estate arm may treble its Asia allocation
Oxford Properties plans to move its Asia Pacific head to Singapore to spearhead a push to diversify and ramp up its regional exposure to as much as a quarter of its global assets.
OTPP opens Singapore office, adds execs in region
The C$205 billion Canadian pension fund is putting expertise in place to focus on various new areas in Asia.
Temasek sees S$7 billion asset fall as Covid bites
The state investment company suffered a 2.28% loss in the 12 months to March 31, smaller than many rivals. It is targeting technology and sustainability in its plans.
Eaton Vance’s Asia head Rob White resigns
The US fund house’s president and de facto head of client coverage for Asia is returning to his native UK for personal reasons, having built out the regional business.
OTPP opens in Singapore as Omers hires for capital markets
The two Canadian funds are fast ramping up headcount in Asia. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has even set up another branch and hired a regional head of infrastructure from its rival.
Family offices increasingly turning to Singapore over HK
Hong Kong's lack of stability is causing it to lose out to Singapore in the competition to manage and administer private family investments.
20 Top Insto Executives: Dilhan Pillay and Choo Heung-sik
AsianInvestor highlights 20 of the most seasoned and influential executives across institutional investors. We end our profiles by looking at Dilhan Pillay of Temasek and Choo Heung-sik, formerly of Bank of Korea and KIC.
20 Top Insto Executives: Clara Chan of HKMA, Kevin Bong of GIC
AsianInvestor identifies 20 individuals who made a real difference among asset owners over the past 20 years. We focus on Clara Chan, CIO for private markets at HKMA, and Kevin Bong, director of economics and invesment strategy at GIC.
Insurers plotting portfolio shifts amid ultra-low rates
Regional life insurers will seek to reweigh their portfolios to seek out sufficient returns in the low rate environment, reduce duration gaps and adapt to new capital rules.
HK rejects rival claims it will fail as a financial centre
The SAR's central bank and industry leaders tell AsianInvestor that reports of Hong Kong's demise have been greatly exaggerated.
HK rivals seek to take advantage of security law fears
Industry executives give their views on whether rival financial centres will be able to draw financial firms and investors away from north Asia's premier financial hub.
Weekly roundup of people news, June 19
PNB chief steps down, citing harassment; Barings hires first Asia property head to build new platform; AMP Capital names new CEO; ex-Value Partners exec joins HeungKong Financial; Brian Lou will run new UBS China bond fund; MSCI raids JP Morgan for Greater China head; Credit Suisse appoints heads of onshore China and of Asia Pacific trading; and more.
Asian family offices seeking alts, equity asset bargains
Asia’s ultra-rich say the worst is not over for markets, but they are carefully looking for opportunities to spend their cash, particularly in some private assets and Asia equities.
Eastspring cuts staff, shifts strategy amid headwinds
Having shrunk its active equity and alternative investment teams, the asset management arm of Prudential Corporation Asia is increasing its focus on passive strategies.
Pimco’s head of Asia ex-Japan clients to depart
The bond fund manager does not plan to replace him. It has seen several senior-level hires and departures in the region in recent months.
