GIC adds to Japan portfolio of warehouses; the Philippines' SWF expects first investments within three months; Dai-ichi Life invests in microfinance fund; and more.
Sovereign Wealth Funds
Government-owned Hong Kong Investment Corporation backs an electric vehicle charging firm in its first overseas bet to drive Southeast Asia’s green transition.
Family offices have emerged as a rapidly growing segment of investors in Southeast Asia. Sovereign wealth funds such as Temasek and Khazanah have also been pivotal in expanding the region’s private markets, according to Preqin's latest report.
Despite growing market interest, asset owners have minimal exposure to businesses and projects driving positive marine conservation impacts due to a lack of scalable opportunities.
As Australia positions itself as a key player in renewable energy and critical minerals, institutional investors across the Asia Pacific will be increasingly tempted to add to their positions in this important market.
Hong Kong’s largest government fund details its approaches to evaluating ESG practices of external asset managers as the city drives green and sustainable finance efforts.
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The newly established Hong Kong Investment Corporation has made three artificial intelligence investments in the past two months.
Leading development finance institutions are investing in bank and non-bank lenders across emerging markets in Asia, with prominent allocations in India and Nepal.
The $509 billion government fund seeks to encourage investment managers’ expansion in Hong Kong to consolidate the city’s financial hub status.
Climate Investment Fund, the state-backed development fund focussed on climate related investment, will invest up to $653 million in Asia over the next three years.
Global bond investments continue to shine while Hong Kong equities rebound mildly; HKMA chief Eddie Yue cites geopolitical tensions, US election as key risks in the second half.
The sustainable growth equity space has some of the most exciting investment opportunities, with unicorn companies keen to attract institutional capital.
