Some 40% of the region's asset owners plan to increase their allocations to private assets over the next year, with private credit and growth equity emerging as preferred strategies.
Singapore's GIC partners with large institutional investors to acquire German property tech firm Techem for $7.8 billion; Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional eyes $500 million bond sale.
Sun Life led the latest $70 million series C funding round, strengthening its position in digital insurance and supporting growth in medical coverage and preventive healthcare initiatives.
The alternative asset manager has partnered with Japanese multinational Hitachi and global commodities trader Hartree Partners to fund battery energy storage systems and promote sustainable digital technologies in the country.
As the US dollar loses strength and tariffs become a relevant factor, Sam Yu, chair of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, highlights a growing trend among investors exploring private credit in new geographies for diversification.
Prudential taps Swiss Re CIO as board director; Gaw Capital and CBRE name APAC data centre heads; Axa IM Alts reshuffles regional leadership team, and more.