Cost pressures and competition are driving consolidation and the pursuit of scale in the asset management sector, AIA's CIO Mark Konyn says.
Asset Owners
British International Investment is ramping up its renewable energy investments in Southeast Asia, aiming to bridge the climate finance gap in a region facing surging energy demand.
Singapore unveils $3.7 billion boost for fund managers to revive stock market;
Danantara Indonesia will invest $20 billion in a wide range of projects from metal processing to artificial intelligence; AustralianSuper fined $17.3 million for duplicate fees; and more.
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Mark Konyn, CIO of AIA, Asia’s largest insurer, sees early signs of stabilisation in China but remains cautious amid “unexpected” US policy changes.
AustralianSuper names new head of retirement; Colonial First State's private markets manager departs; Aware Super expands infrastructure team; FWD adds three board directors; and more.
2025 could offer a mix of exit opportunities for asset owners looking to divest as trade sales, secondary buyouts, and IPOs regain momentum.
South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) is the latest institutional investor in Asia to adopt technology to manage their investment amid growing demand for such service in the region.
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Malaysia’s pension fund KWAP records highest-ever investment income; PAG has raised $4 billion for an opportunistic real estate fund; Qantas Super completes its merger with the Australian Retirement Trust; and more.
Singapore-based Rumah Group is pioneering ocean investments through a dual strategy of patient capital and flexible financing, targeting SMEs in Southeast Asia with sustainable business models.
Despite the recent row-back by US asset managers, the sovereign wealth fund of New Zealand is committed to its sustainability objectives and will terminate co-investments or mandates that do not meet ESG standards.
The Japanese government-backed fund is focusing on clean tech and inbound business opportunities while building a global-quality venture ecosystem.
Malaysia's new single-family office (SFO) scheme appears to be gaining traction, with wealthy families actively pursuing opportunities to establish operations in the country, according to the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SCM).
