Dutch pension fund PGGM has executed a synthetic risk transfer deal in partnership with Standard Chartered, achieving the first capital relief recognition in Singapore through a dual-credit default swap structure.
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Australia's commercial property market sees foreign investors accounting for 51% of Q2 transactions as H1 2025 volumes rise 19% year-on-year, with alternatives surging while traditional sectors face headwinds.
Record clean energy investment and robust government incentives are positioning Australia to capitalise on shifting global markets, as major asset owners increasingly target the country's renewable sector.
The Federal Reserve's split decision to maintain rates, with two members voting for cuts, suggests policy easing may come in September. Meanwhile, experts believe Asian central banks will likely preserve their rate differentials despite low regional inflation.
Asia's sustainable fund markets saw 41 new products launched in the second quarter with Thailand's incentive scheme driving the surge, and Japan reversing its 11-quarter outflow streak.
APG Asset Management's strategic partnership with renewable energy developer Octopus Australia signals growing international confidence in the country's energy transition.
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The country's first sovereign wealth fund is building a network of elite global managers to transform Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
The Indonesian Investment Authority (INA) is leveraging international alliances to deploy smart capital, accelerate industrial development and deliver long-term value for the country.
One of the Southeast Asian nation's two sovereign wealth funds, INA has added critical minerals as well as food and agriculture to its portfolio.
Canada's largest pension fund is leveraging data centre acquisitions and technological partnerships to capture growth in AI revolution and cloud computing expansion.
Fifteen-fold growth in assets underscores CPP Investments’ strategic positioning across multiple sectors in one of Asia's fastest-growing economies.
As transition finance gains momentum across Asian markets, investors are turning attention to underfunded natural capital solutions that blend climate resilience with commercial returns.
