Australian Retirement Trust has opened its London office, in a strategic move to enhance international presence and partnerships; access new investment opportunities; and diversify its portfolio across infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.
Asset Owners
The Korean national pension fund is embracing a new investment approach, allocating capital across asset classes to boost returns. The fund is prioritising riskier assets, such as equities and alternatives, as evidenced by a recent $1.1 billion external mandate that exemplifies this strategic shift.
The fund has teamed up with the Global Green Growth Institute following Xi's pledge of a stronger emphasis on sustainability for its flagship national initiative.
Family office managing over $10 billion for Indian software tycoon increases AI investments; decarbonization focused fund passes $1 billion target; NPS will allocate 65% of its assets in risky assets under new long-term asset allocation rules; and more.
Emerging markets will see developments in the long term that can't be predicted today, so flexibility and an open mind are key to investing, says a senior executive from the $171 billion British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
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.
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.