The Australian pension fund has joined forces with Equitix and the UK’s National Wealth Fund to establish Eelpower Energy, marking its debut direct investment in Britain's energy transition.
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As Powell hints at a dovish turn, market experts explain how the anticipated policy shift could recalibrate risk and opportunity across Asian markets, currencies and capital flows.
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A new executive order could reshape US retirement investing by allowing 401(k) plans to access private markets and alternative assets, creating opportunities and risks for savers — and potential ripple effects for Asia’s private capital industry.
The Federal Reserve's split decision to maintain rates, with two members voting for cuts, suggests policy easing may come in September. Meanwhile, experts believe Asian central banks will likely preserve their rate differentials despite low regional inflation.
Industry leaders expect ripple effects across the region, with Japan equities surging and emerging markets gaining appeal amid supply chain shifts.
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As concerns mount over the possibility of a US recession, Asian investors are adjusting their portfolios, pivoting towards defensive sectors and boosting their hedging strategies.
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As we hit the mid-point of the year, uncertainty continues to shape sentiment in the current environment. Across asset classes and markets, investment and portfolio specialists from PineBridge Investments identify what to watch and where to allocate for the rest of 2025.
A trio of landmark US digital asset bills and a push to let pensions invest in alternatives signal mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrencies, with significant implications for both governance and future portfolio construction.
Extreme global warming threatens the very foundation of the financial sector. The only solution may be tougher regulation on polluters and faster adoption of clean energy.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to gain ground against traditional mutual funds, with actively managed versions growing fast in what was once a specialised market segment.
Retirees will lose if pension fund operators succumb to pressure to keep more investment on the home front, warns a former CIO of Korea’s Public Officials Benefits Association (POBA).
Fixed-income assets and active portfolio strategies are in favour as managers reassess their priorities, Invesco says.
