Sun Life Philippines awaiting new rule to diversify overseas
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.
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APG eyes multi-country asset push in Southeast Asia
The Dutch pension giant is looking to invest more in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and India, with a particular focus on infrastructure, renewable energy and natural resources.
AIA Philam Life eyes illiquid assets beyond property
The Philippine insurer has also raised its cash holdings amid fears of a lingering impact from Covid on the local economy and stock market, says chief investment officer Arleen Guevara.
Prudential jumps on bandwagon to tap Filipino wealth
Prudential is launching its own asset management unit in the Philippines, initially selling funds managed by Eastspring Investments.
Philippines’ SSS calls for less state interference
The state-run Social Security System's CEO believes there is too much political interference in the Philippines pension fund industry, which is adversely affecting its funding and viability.
Local investors support surge in Asian impact investing
With family offices and other local investors getting more involved in impact investing, capital deployment should continue accelerating. But structural problems persist across the region
