Asset Owners

The Vice President of the Asia Regional Office of The Rockefeller Foundation is an ardent believer in making a real difference and in the role that catalytic capital plays in solving socio-economic issues. She also names three books that have helped shape her ideas.

Managing Partner Rishabh Mariwala discusses the kind of start-ups the family office invests in as well as what he likes - and doesn't like - in a founder set-up.

Although allocations to emerging markets can carry added risk, asset owners such as GIC and INA are adding to their already substantial investments in infrastructure funding.

The Hong Kong life insurer is set to further leverage the resources of local conglomerate Chow Tai Fook Group to expand its footprint across China and beyond.

The Cook Islands plans sovereign wealth fund; Temasek-owned Mapletree to open office in Abu Dhabi; Rest Super expands impact investment portfolio; Dubai royal family member shelves plans to open family office in Hong Kong; and more.

About 24% of Norfund's portfolio is invested in Asia across financial services, funds and renewable energy.

We showcase the vice president of the Asia regional office at The Rockefeller Foundation and a member of AsianInvestor's Editorial Advisory Board. In a wide-ranging interview, Khanna talks about what motivates her and the most unconventional advice she ever received.

Although the Japanese state pension fund is curious about newer investment classes, more developments are required before they become relevant to its investing, its CIO says.

Many institutional investors are unfamiliar with the specific hazards of markets that are early in their development cycle, according to experts.

As Hong Kong’s insurance industry navigates a new risk-based capital regime, top investment roles will demand a more comprehensive skill set.

Life insurer Prudential sees private debt managers doing more ESG-related engagement with companies, as firms like Ares and Tikehau Capital discuss their approach.

The Korean sovereign wealth fund sees value in continuation vehicles within the private equity space, while it expands venture capital exposure in specific sectors.