Equities

As Korean institutions commit to a decade-long expansion in private assets, growing liquidity risks and strong public market performance are shaping a more structured approach to allocation.

Institutional investors are narrowing their China focus on domestic semiconductors and industrial policy plays, while rising geopolitical and currency risks fuel a broader "home-shoring" trend across Asia.

While index funds offer cheap exposure, they carry hidden structural risks. Scott Conlon explores how a data-driven "glass box" approach can give investors the repeatable returns they actually need.

The Indian insurer implements tactical tilts and disciplined capital deployment mapping to shield its $1.72 billion portfolio from downside risks.

Canada’s second-largest pension investor sees the country as an active opportunity market across public equities and digital infrastructure, with corporate reforms potentially opening future private equity deals.

The carrier chooses asset-liability matching and robust corporate earnings to navigate complex geopolitical and consumption headwinds in 2026.

Asian equities slide as surging US yields and geopolitical tensions hit North Asia’s growth sectors, sparking debate over a brief reset versus deeper repricing.

After a pioneer listing, the fund aims to bring prime state assets to the market, capitalising on macroeconomic reforms and robust investor demand.

China’s reorientation of exports is reshaping global trade dynamics, intensifying competition for ASEAN manufacturers while exposing structural weaknesses in Europe and deepening commodity dependence in Latin America.

Superannuation managers are increasing trading frequency, tilting geographically and adding private market exposure as geopolitical shocks, AI disruption and energy politics drive sharper market divergence.

Taiwan’s ascent, powered by the AI-driven surge in chip stocks, has reshaped the region’s market hierarchy and raises questions about concentration risk, capital flows and the durability of the current tech cycle.

Panellists at the 21st Asian Investment Summit told investors to keep steady, avoid overreacting and build resilient portfolios.