Philippines' SSS plans to outsource more to investment managers; HK approves spot bitcoin ETFs, Nippon Life Insurance sets up new India unit; APG in joint deal to invest in Australian student housing; and more.
Japan
Distinct return preferences make alternatives a preferred asset class for Japanese institutional investors, a survey shows.
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) and Dutch pension fund APG Asset Management are joining forces to invest in strategic infrastructure assets in developed overseas markets.
Hong Kong officials plan Middle East visit to attract family offices; Korean SWF opens Mumbai office; GPIF makes first direct infra fund investment; Maharlika fund seeks to avoid 1MDB fate; and more.
NZ Super welcomes new CEO while CIO leaves for CalPERS; HSBC names new global insurance CEO; KKR appoints APAC head for institutional and family capital; Dai-ichi Life gets AI officer; and more.
Corporate pension fund managers often lack formal investment skills and experience with asset management, says a CIO whose professional profile is a rare case in Japan.
Dubai prince reaffirms HK family office plans after abruptly postponing inauguration; GIC completes acquisition of stake in reinsurance broker and becomes majority shareholder; UK uni pension applies for trading approval in China; and more.
Two Canadian pension funds increase bets in Indian toll roads; GPIF gets curious about crypto; ADIA plans to capitalise on western investors' desire to cut China exposure; Temasek to stay committed to ESG investing; and more.
Super SA appoints chief executive; HKEX to welcome new chairman; Franklin Templeton gets new Japan president; ART appoints strategic board members; Linklaters names new China managing partner; and more.
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Investors have to widen their search beyond the region’s established markets to find suitable opportunities.
Corporate pension fund managers often lack formal skills and experience in asset management. A government initiative seeks to change that.
Nephew of Dubai ruler to open family office in Hong Kong; HK's single family offices estimated at 2,700; NPS eyes San Francisco office; Ontario Teachers' invests in India fintech start-up; and more.
