A Singapore-based family office offers the low-down on impact investing and philanthropy, both of which have a relatively notorious reputation for doing good without offering attractive returns.
Asset Owners
Global institutional investors, led by Canadian pension funds, are piling into the sector despite its disappointing returns in the last year.
Temasek believes that carbon markets are critical for achieving net zero, while investing in sustainable economic growth is a fiduciary responsibility for long-term investors.
The AsianInvestor team spoke to a host of asset owners in April. Here are some main takeaways from our exclusive interviews.
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.
Family offices are planning to set up or expand operations in Hong Kong; Indonesia's INA scouts for partnerships to develop electric vehicle ecosystem; NPS to hire managers for private markets; and more.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, top pension executives from State Super and APG Asset Management share insights on harnessing its potential while navigating ethical challenges.
The Chinese life insurance company believes that local expertise is important in identifying long-term investment opportunities under China’s carbon neutrality target.
Low carbon prices have failed to provide robust incentives for companies to decarbonise, so institutional investors need to initiate dialogues with companies on how they can use the evolving carbon market in Asia.
In this Friday special, a former pension fund executive reveals how studying in the US and participating in a student-managed fund helped to shape his career in investment management.
Recent energy market volatility and other concerns are making some investors take a step back on net-zero goals in the short term, although there is no turning back from the decarbonisation drive in the long term, the CEO said.
With significant firepower at their disposal, Asia Pacific's major asset owners are building new skill sets to expand into private debt opportunities and explore real assets beyond primary markets.