Munich Re makes APAC leadership changes; Vanguard Super's former head takes new role; Malaysia's PNB rehires chief executive; T. Rowe Price names APAC COO; HKEX appoints chief compliance officer; and more.
Singapore
Southeast Asia's window of opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation with actionable ideas was showcased in a report co-authored by Temasek, GenZero and other entities.
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.
Norway SWF names new Singapore office head; Temasek launches Paris office; GIC appoints public equities COO; Malaysia military pension appoints chairman, CEO; BNP Paribas AM gets new EMD head; and more.
More asset owners are leaning towards private credit rather than private equity -- a trend seen likely to continue given the interest-rate and macroeconomic backdrop.
Regulatory changes in markets such as Indonesia and the Philippines are putting pressure on insurers to consolidate, according to the CEO of Oona Insurance.
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.
Stricter regulations and extended waiting time for family offices are slowing down the growth of this segment in Singapore, experts told AsianInvestor.
Yazid Mahadi of Bank of Singapore explains how his team looks for "hidden gems" during the fund evaluation process and why it's important to look beyond quantitative ratios.
Growing demand for the burgeoning asset class is being matched by a widening opportunity set in the region.
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.
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.
