Mid-market private equity deals in Asia remain constrained by limited M&A activity and challenging public exits, driving investors toward more mature markets like the US and Europe, according to participants at a Hong Kong family office panel.
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A leading India based single family office shares a fresh perspective on hedge fund investing, and how these traditionally high-risk vehicles can actually reduce portfolio risk through market-neutral strategies and careful geographic diversification, prioritising capital preservation over aggressive growth.
Leading family office executives have weighed in on the state of private market fees and performance, as recent data reveals growing investor dissatisfaction with private equity and real estate strategies across Asia Pacific.
US-China tariffs are the top risk for investors in 2025, according to Raffles Family Office. The potential economic fallout has prompted investors to prepare contingency strategies, including shifts in asset allocation and a focus on private markets.
GreenBear Group and Xin Family Office are deepening their presence in India, with GreenBear supporting emerging fund managers while Xin partners with globally-trained leaders. Both firms view India as a key long-term growth market.
In partnership with Pictet Asset Management
Exposure to a range of public and private companies across diverse sectors from renewables and energy efficiency, to sustainable agriculture, water supply and waste management, can provide attractive returns amid the growing urgency for environmental solutions, believe Pictet Asset Management along with executives from family offices and endowments in Asia.
Strong fund-raising volumes in private equity this year reflect government and SOE-activity, not private investor demand.
From sports, China LBO to distressed PE, sky is the limit when it comes to investment for family offices. At AsianInvestor’s Asia Investment Summit, institutional investors debated whether ETFs were still useful. Here are some of the most read stories about asset owners and their investments.
Both institutional investors and family offices are planning big increases despite challenging conditions.
Canaan Ventures, a Singapore based single family office, is driving innovation by investing in transformative startups. With a contrarian approach and deep engagement, the firm focuses on overlooked opportunities and visionary entrepreneurs.
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Singapore has introduced tougher rules for family offices, tightening compliance to deter misuse while allowing more operational flexibility. The move follows its largest money-laundering case, underscoring the push for stricter oversight.
A former Peter Thiel family office macro trader wants to bring Wall Street risk management to cryptocurrency investing and is finding particular interest among Asian institutions seeking liquid alternatives to venture capital.
