Heather Ng

While the US remains the commercial benchmark, Asia’s ecosystems are rapidly scaling, anchored by state-backed funds, regulatory reforms and sovereign ambitions.

While Korea and Taiwan lead growth in the sector, risks remain, underscoring the need for diversification across asset classes, according to a report by UBS.

Tokyo’s drive for pension funds to boost domestic allocations is reshaping how international investors view Japan.

From actively managing currency hedges to diversifying away from crowded carry trades, AsianInvestor looks at how to navigate yen depreciation amid the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ's) shift towards policy normalisation.

Sri Lanka’s largest life insurer is balancing a conservative portfolio with bold expansionary moves.

Regional assets climbed 14% quarter-on-quarter to $2.7 trillion in the second quarter (Q2) of the year, yet net outflows totaled $63 billion, driven largely by China and Japan, according to a report by Morningstar.

While data centre investments continue to attract significant investor attention, capital is also flowing back this year into sectors such as office, retail and industrial.

Allianz will acquire HSBC Life Singapore and enter a 15-year exclusive distribution partnership with HSBC Bank in Singapore.

China and Hong Kong regulators recently rolled out a number of reforms to speed up market integration, which is prompting investors to rethink allocations.

In this new edition of our quick-fire Q&A, AsianInvestor catches up with Andrew Francis, CEO of RQI Investors.

These long-term allocators prioritise private credit over public fixed income as they balance returns with discipline in the face of rising risks.

Tokyo’s call for its pension funds to boost domestic allocations could unleash a flow of trillions of yen into government bonds and equities.