BLF set to introduce drastic reforms under new chief
Taiwan's Bureau of Labor Funds is expected to thoroughly revise its internal rules as its new chief takes office. The state pension fund will likely invest more in local ETFs too.
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Korea’s extension to shorting ban draws asset owner criticism
The local financial regulator has extended the blanket ban on shorting until May but a partial ban will be in place after that, raising criticism from some experts.
Asian high yield debt enticing global instos
A combination of relatively strong economic fundamentals and appealing yields is attracting the attention of asset owners in the region and beyond.
Why UK’s Pool Re de-risked 20% of its portfolio
The reinsurance company benefited from a surge in equity prices from late March, only to shift one-fifth of its portfolio into defensive, short-term gilts in August. Its CIO explains why.
NZ Super grows cautious over private asset additions
The sovereign wealth fund has become more cautious about private asset investing, worried that they may struggle to outperform its reference benchmark, net of an illiquidity premium.
Why Cambodia’s central bank likes renminbi debt and gold
The National Bank of Cambodia has seen its reserves swell by 20% to 30% a year. That’s leading it to invest in US Treasuries but also renminbi bonds and gold.
