Eric Van der Maarel, CEO of APG Asset Management in Singapore, emphasised sustainability, strategic partnerships, and a greater allocation to Asia as being central to future-proofing the pension investor’s portfolio.
Alternatives
The insurance group sees opportunities to increase private debt in its portfolio mix.
Investing in emerging managers offers diversification and opportunities to drive change through seed capital, according to a single-family office.
Some investors are taking advantage of a rush for the exits by real estate funds and REITs.
Australian Retirement Trust has opened its London office, in a strategic move to enhance international presence and partnerships; access new investment opportunities; and diversify its portfolio across infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.
The Korean national pension fund is embracing a new investment approach, allocating capital across asset classes to boost returns. The fund is prioritising riskier assets, such as equities and alternatives, as evidenced by a recent $1.1 billion external mandate that exemplifies this strategic shift.
India's infrastructure sector sees a surge in deals while China’s venture capital landscape experiences a slowdown, according to Preqin.
A former pension fund executive explains how he found inspiration for his career from a famous investor’s book that he labels a must-read for understanding how to manage alternative investments.
Private debt and secondaries are gaining favour as inflation and interest rates shake up private markets, a State Street survey shows.
The Japanese corporate pension fund is preparing for a drop in the global economy that its CIO believes will spur opportunities in both public and private markets.
A newly established association in Hong Kong plans to help Chinese alternatives managers raise capital offshore, defying the “Anything But China” global sentiment.
Market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and tenant-driven demand are shaping the climate-focused real estate investment landscape, according to industry experts.