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.
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A lot of experimentation is taking place to offer solutions for climate-related and other issues, but they need to be scaled up, a senior executive from the multilateral development bank told AsianInvestor.
All three destinations are pulling out all the stops in terms of making the business environment easier, offering tax incentives and showcasing quality of life to family offices.
The climate-focused asset owner, funded by governments, makes high-impact investments in various forms, from grants and concessional lending to venture capital and equity.
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Samuel Wu of Tridel Capital tells AsianInvestor that the family office is keeping an eye out for interesting sectoral bets, even as the overall investment strategy remains defensive.
AsianInvestor speaks to Andy Ho, CIO of VinaCapital Group, a veteran investor and author of a book that is a must-read for anyone wanting to invest in Vietnam.
If recent trends are anything to go by, expect to see more traditional asset managers teaming up with private market players to expand investor access and distribution channels.
Regulatory changes in markets such as Indonesia and the Philippines are putting pressure on insurers to consolidate, according to the CEO of Oona Insurance.
Samuel Wu of Tridel Capital has partnered with Ronald Chan from Chartwell Capital to launch an alliance to further the interests of the the rapidly growing family office industry.
Yazid Mahadi of Bank of Singapore explains how his team looks for "hidden gems" during the fund evaluation process and why it's important to look beyond quantitative ratios.
State-owned investors from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are leading the investment charge and their influence on the Asian economic landscape is set to increase in coming years.