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A diversified approach to dynamic markets

In partnership with S&P Dow Jones Indices

As investors grapple to manage multi-asset portfolios amid today’s uncertainty, they are prioritising portfolio diversification and income via more traditional assets, according to an exclusive poll by AsianInvestor and S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI).

A diversified approach to dynamic markets

Indonesian pensions find safe harbour in fixed income and higher rates

Sara Velezmoro

Sep 28, 2021

The asset allocation of Indonesian pension funds showed a flight to safety last year, but did fear outweigh the numbers? Some experts argue, in the light of local equities, for staying the course.

Indonesian pensions find safe harbour in fixed income and higher rates

Wealth and demographic shifts drive Asia Pacific pension funds' growth

Sara Velezmoro

Sep 14, 2021

Changing demographics, rising salaries and a generalised change in the wealth landscape is driving the fast pension fund asset growth

Wealth and demographic shifts drive Asia Pacific pension funds' growth

Omfif: central banks are increasing renminbi reserves

Sara Velezmoro

Jul 22, 2021

Nearly one third of central banks plan to increase their holdings of the Chinese currency over the upcoming 12-24 months, survey from a central banking think tank found.

Omfif: central banks are increasing renminbi reserves

Sun Life Philippines awaiting new rule to diversify overseas

Sara Velezmoro

May 11, 2021

Constrained by tight regulation, the life insurer has been unable to invest in offshore assets. Its CIO hopes a new rule later this year will allow it to start doing so.

Sun Life Philippines awaiting new rule to diversify overseas

Why PNB’s offshore diversification drive has fallen behind

Sara Velezmoro

Apr 21, 2021

Permodalan Nasional Berhad’s latest annual report shows that its gradual increase in exposure to foreign assets does not appear sufficient to meet a stated end-2022 target.

Why PNB’s offshore diversification drive has fallen behind

Seek out real assets, sustainability for returns, says GIC chief

Sara Velezmoro

Mar 9, 2021

The current low-yield environment poses a challenge to real returns for traditional portfolios, but decent opportunities exist in non-traditional asset areas, said Lim Chow Kiat.

Seek out real assets, sustainability for returns, says GIC chief

Central banks hasten push into new asset classes

Joe Marsh

Jan 14, 2021

Reserve managers in Asia and elsewhere aim to relax their investment guidelines amid the pandemic fallout, with an eye on assets such as EM stocks and private equity, say experts.

Central banks hasten push into new asset classes

Being Ready for Investment Challenges in 2020

In partnership with Mercer

The consensus of returns for most assets is a lot lower than it has been for the last decade. Adapting to this environment will likely push more investors to delegate their investment activities to third parties and hopefully gain an edge.

Being Ready for Investment Challenges in 2020

AIA, FWD lead efforts to diversify risk with derivatives

Jaycee Man

Oct 8, 2019

Asian life insurers are more cautious than global peers about economic risks, according to a new survey. Some, including AIA and FWD, are seeking to diversify their risks in response.

AIA, FWD lead efforts to diversify risk with derivatives

GPIF’s foreign investments save blushes after weak Q1

Hans Poulsen, Kenan Machado

Aug 13, 2019

Sizeable exposure to overseas markets has helped the huge Japanese pension fund stave off a rout after a turbulent period, underlining why others are following suit.

GPIF’s foreign investments save blushes after weak Q1

Why the time’s right for multi-asset solutions

S&P Dow Jones Indices

Sep 25, 2018

Given the current market turbulence, S&P Dow Jones Indices’ Priscilla Luk explains why the time’s right to use indexation and multi-asset solutions for better diversification.

Why the time’s right for multi-asset solutions