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.
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A former pension fund executive explains how he found inspiration for his career from a famous investor’s book that he labels a must-read for understanding how to manage alternative investments.
Private debt and secondaries are gaining favour as inflation and interest rates shake up private markets, a State Street survey shows.
The AsianInvestor team spoke to a host of asset owners in April. Here are some main takeaways from our exclusive interviews.
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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.
Devyani Daga from Cambridge Associates’ Singapore office sheds light on the investment advisor's fund selection process and how private funds are gaining traction with clients.
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.
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.
Market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and tenant-driven demand are shaping the climate-focused real estate investment landscape, according to industry experts.
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.
Buildings performing better on sustainability may not be more attractive to institutional investors without regulatory requirements or demonstrable financial benefits.