Heather Ng

Faced with low domestic yields, an aging population, and regulatory reforms, Japanese life insurers are increasingly turning to private markets.

Thailand’s latest regulatory shift removes licensing barriers, enabling traditional financial institutions to invest in digital assets without additional hurdles.

With key leadership relocations, the infrastructure manager is strengthening its regional strategy in renewable energy and data infrastructure.

Despite US trade tensions, strong domestic demand, innovation, and proactive policymaking reinforce China’s appeal as a long-term investment destination.

CIO Jianxin Chen explains how the insurance giant strategically balances short-term opportunities, cyclical market shifts, and long-term stability to navigate the challenging low-interest-rate landscape.

Taiwan's life insurance industry is set to benefit significantly from the recent regulatory changes, which aim to address the long-standing asset-liability mismatch.

As DeepSeek's open-source breakthrough is redefining innovation and reshaping markets, asset managers are looking to rethink tech bets and uncover strategic opportunities.

As markets react to evolving trade dynamics, experts weigh in on whether emerging market economies can recover and thrive amidst uncertainty.

Amid concerns over a potential Chinese economic downturn, Ping An Life's CIO Jianxin Cheng takes an optimistic stance, emphasising the resilience of China's economy.

As markets plunge and tariff tensions escalate, the recession question looms larger than ever. Leading strategists weigh in on whether this is the beginning of a downturn or merely market overreaction to policy uncertainty.

The Insurance Authority's review of risk-based capital requirements aims to incentivise insurers' infrastructure investments while enhancing risk diversification, potentially unleashing billions in long-term capital for Hong Kong's development projects.

The region solidifies its leadership in semiconductors and AI innovation, maintaining dominance despite Western re-shoring initiatives.