GPIF eyeing asset owner partnerships
Strategic talks with global peers are likely to develop into joint investments for Japan’s national pension fund, its CIO told AsianInvestor.
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PGGM touts ESG benefits to Asian investors
Investment executives say focusing on environmental, social and governance factors is beneficial for portfolios, but that better data is needed to convince Asian investors.
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Weekly roundup of people news, July 31
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SWFs expect China to win post-Covid economic Cold War
Increasing polarisation between East and West leaves China in the economic driving seat, according to a new IFSWF and Invesco report.
Fund houses seek alts, ESG takeovers to raise income
Funds houses are acquiring niche players in order to cover weaknesses in alternatives, which is the industry’s largest revenue pool, and as ESG's importance grows.
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Positioning for change in Asia’s supply chains
This is the first of six articles in Eastspring’s Asian Expert Series, which explores the future of Asia post Covid-19. The pandemic has accelerated a rethink of how companies should configure their global supply chains - while cost and quality have historically been key considerations, resilience will become increasingly important.
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Asian tech: 5 key trends for the future
This is the second of six articles in Eastspring’s Asian Expert Series, which explores the future of Asia post Covid-19. While the outbreak accelerated many of the technological shifts that were already underway prior to the pandemic, we identify five key trends that will reshape the global landscape and the role Asia will play.
