Qatar Investment Authority is bullish on certain sectors in India, with electric vehicle and retail investments leading those bets, a top executive from the fund said at an event in Singapore.
Moving into the second half of 2023, the impact of higher interest rates and the uncertain economic backdrop are likely to remain key concerns for investors. M&G Investments assesses the main factors driving the equities, fixed income, and private markets, and highlights the potential opportunities for selective, diversified investors.
Having local partners in overseas markets means the Korean pension fund has continued its direct alternatives investment drive even during Covid-19. The focus now is on broadening these partnerships, its CIO tells AsianInvestor.
The Korean Teachers’ Credit Union is exploring to build out the collaboration with its Californian counterpart. The initial joint venture solves logistical issues that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Korean investor tells AsianInvestor.
As inflationary pressures, interest rate hikes and geopolitical tension rock the investment landscape, the Canadian pension fund remains true to its successful active strategy.
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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) standardisations are not likely to happen any time soon, but institutional investors are developing their own methods of verification.
Investors are confident in the state of the private capital industry, particularly in real estate and technology-related sectors. A recent report has pointed to Asia as the hottest jurisdiction for future opportunities.
Unsettled issues include greater clarity around ownership and investor protection in the event of disputes with local authorities, though Beijing is making some headway.
Members of the editorial team received multiple accolades at the State Street Institutional Press Awards, including winning Journalist of the Year for pensions coverage.
Most retail investors in Hong Kong and Singapore think their investments will perform worse in the coming 12 months, with the latter group especially pessimistic, finds a new survey.