Fund Managers

As the pension fund ties manager selection to local proximity, a city in the country's west is now grabbing the attention of local and global asset managers alike.

Investors are pivoting to local-currency convertibles and China's refreshed regulatory channels to secure resilience and yield.

As private credit expands into complex asset classes, institutional investors are prioritising direct origination, strict cash-flow underwriting and selective FX hedging to safeguard risk-adjusted returns.

Global bond volatility is reshaping Asian capital flows, forcing investors towards selective Apac reform plays.

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Private credit, secondaries and real assets are becoming established parts of the region's private-market portfolios.

Renewed interest in regional fixed income is being fueled by Korea's inclusion in the WGBI, Indonesia’s higher carry and steady domestic demand across key markets.

A global AI infrastructure spending boom is driving record convertible bond issuance, prompting institutional investors to increasingly embrace the hybrid asset class.

Elke Schoeppl-Jost will assume the role in January 2027 following the retirement of incumbent Vanessa Wang.

Higher hedging costs, new regulations and a repricing of commercial property are pushing insurers towards alternative lending opportunities.

Regional fund flows saw sharp rotations with investors prioritising diversified allocation funds, short-duration fixed income and localised markets.

Direct and private capital are uniquely positioned to respond to the city's plan, market experts tell AsianInvestor.