Deputy CIO Bill Lu said the insurer is reinforcing its two-layered strategy—balancing bonds and equities, while expanding into gold and global markets.
Tag : diversification
In partnership with FTSE Russell
Asia’s life insurers are reshaping their product strategies as new index-linked solutions emerge as a powerful new growth engine for protection and wealth. A joint survey by AsianInvestor and FTSE Russell shows accelerating demand for diversified, multi-asset and risk-controlled exposures that can deliver smoother outcomes across market cycles and greater resilience under evolving regulatory regimes. For insurers willing to move beyond traditional benchmarks, the prize is clear: diffe…
In partnership with M&G Investments
2025 was a year of resilience and record-breaking returns − but also of extreme volatility. As 2026 gets underway, questions abound about the potential market drivers. Will further US rate cuts materialise, or will sticky inflation derail the script? Are today’s tech titans truly rewriting the productivity playbook, or are we witnessing the early tremors of an AI bubble? And could the reopening of the IPO market lift investor confidence in private markets?
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In partnership with L&G Asset Management
There is growing potential for European credit to play an increasingly important part of global fixed income portfolios, as resilient corporate fundamentals, attractive yields and supportive policy underpin valuations. L&G’s Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy for Asia, and Marc Rovers, head of European credit, explore how investors in Asia and globally seek to selectively capture diversified income opportunities in the region.
JP Morgan Asset Management's latest research suggests a 30% allocation to alternatives can elevate a traditional 60/40 portfolio, boosting its projected return to 6.9% while building resilience against rate volatility.
Guided by a "keep calm and be cool" philosophy, the pension fund is leaning into market volatility with a decision to raise its equity holdings from 40% to 50% and its global exposure from 60% to 70%, reflecting a disciplined long-term vision over short-term reactions.
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Facing tightening credit spreads and thin equity premiums, asset owners are cautiously embracing ILS for their higher yields and diversification benefits, but allocations remain modest.
As the market surges and retail flows intensify, institutional investors are raising concerns about cracks forming in overextended private credit markets.
As bond–equity correlations shift unevenly across Asia, investors are rethinking how to structure portfolios.
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Asian family offices are increasingly investing in cryptocurrency, driven by generational shifts, evolving regulations, and AI-powered investment strategies.
South Korea's National Pension Service has reported its highest-ever annual performance as it expands technology implementation and alternative investments globally.
In partnership with MFS Investment Management
The cyclical nature of financial markets presents ongoing challenges for investors. While evidence shows that investing can effectively build wealth over the long term, bear markets often lead many to exit or sell an inopportune time. However, taking a long-term view and learning from history can lead to successful outcomes for those investors who are prepared, says MFS.
