The alternatives space has shown increased activity since the nation reopened after COVID-19. The influx comes as a result of both inbound and outbound capital flows, according to managers.
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As bank financing retrenches across the region, the Canadian pension manager eyes the opportunity to fill that gap.
The sovereign wealth fund expects to open its office in April and has plans to hire investment professionals locally.
As the region's family offices and private wealth investors increasingly channel funds into alternative assets, the markets are adapting to accommodate their preferences which in turn fuels further investment activity.
South Korea's sovereign wealth fund is set to open its India branch office this year, with plans to expand its investments in alternative assets.
In partnership with Nuveen
The rapid growth of private credit as an asset class in the US and Europe reflects attractive investment characteristics that could make it well-suited to address recent macro challenges, says Randy Schwimmer, senior managing director and co-head of senior lending at Churchill from Nuveen, and Mattis Poetter, co-chief investment officer of Arcmont from Nuveen.
Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation's total assets under management dropped to $1.24 trillion at the end of 2022. But, it still managed to achieve its 50% alternative asset allocation target for overseas investments.
The largest asset owners across Asia Pacific have a lower allocation to alternatives, but a new portfolio construction approach could help change that.
In partnership with Schroders
The global themes of decarbonisation, deglobalisation, evolving demographics and the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution continue to create new opportunities to invest in private assets, according to Nils Rode, chief investment officer of Schroders Capital.
More capital and asset owners are flocking into the asset class as it meets their return expectations, according to two recently-released reports.
The Malaysian pension fund is eyeing its first private credit deal this year as a part of wider private market push.
Most Asian pension schemes’ alternative investments grew by double digits between 2018 and 2022, according to Cerulli Associates. Yet these funds also struggle with limited understanding and lack of in-house expertise.