Asia

1 day ago

NZ Super names interim CEO; Warburg Pincus names Asia PE head amid regional reshuffle; Mercer Super CIO exits; DWS appoints APAC CIO; Allianz GI hires India specialist from Eastspring; abrdn hires APAC chief risk officer from Credit Suisse; and more.

UK institution with $8bn portfolio invests in climate action fund targeting India

Indira Vergis

2 days ago

The announcement was part of six climate finance commitments made by British International Investment at the ongoing UN climate change conference, known as COP28, in Dubai.

UK institution with $8bn portfolio invests in climate action fund targeting India

Thai family offices poised for allocation shifts as next gen takes over

Indira Vergis

3 days ago

Traditional asset allocation patterns, heavily tilted towards assets such as property, could change as wealth transfers to the next generation of wealthy Thai families, says a top investment executive at a single family office.

Thai family offices poised for allocation shifts as next gen takes over

Singapore institutions emerge as APAC's top property investors

Hugo Cox

3 days ago

Consistent flows from GIC sees allocations by Singapore institutional investors overtake the US in the first nine months of 2023.

Singapore institutions emerge as APAC's top property investors

Opinion: Should Canadian pensions invest more in Canada, less abroad?

Lucas Cacioli

4 days ago

While the Canadian government's desire to encourage local investments by pension funds is understandable, it shouldn’t come at the cost of undermining the independence, diversity and returns prospects of investments.

Opinion: Should Canadian pensions invest more in Canada, less abroad?

Australian pension funds go global in search of assets

Lucas Cacioli

4 days ago

Australia's top super funds are increasing their global asset allocations, as the superannuation system continues to see growth rates not seen by its global peers.

Australian pension funds go global in search of assets

Safe-haven sentiment to shape allocations in new era

In partnership with State Street Global Advisors

Projections of weaker US growth in 2024 coupled with a robust economic outlook for Asia bode well for more active and diverse portfolios, including quality and safe-haven assets, according to a recent AsianInvestor webinar, in conjunction with State Street Global Advisors.

Safe-haven sentiment to shape allocations in new era

Asset owners spy opportunities in Asia's waste management ecosystem

Richard Newell

4 days ago

A new private investment fund offers promise for waste management improvements in Asia. But at a local level, there is still a lot to be done to speed up the process.

Asset owners spy opportunities in Asia's waste management ecosystem

China CIC sheds $111bn in assets after 2022 investment losses

Shusi He

5 days ago

Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation's total assets under management dropped to $1.24 trillion at the end of 2022. But, it still managed to achieve its 50% alternative asset allocation target for overseas investments.

China CIC sheds $111bn in assets after 2022 investment losses

Family offices back NFTs, digital wallets as Web3 develops

Nishtha Asthana

6 days ago

Despite a volatile period for technology investments in 2023, some single-family offices based in Hong Kong and Singapore are committed to investing in Web 3.0, albeit with caution.

Family offices back NFTs, digital wallets as Web3 develops

APG, BII explain how views around ESG targets are evolving

Hans Poulsen

6 days ago

A company’s intentions and targets are no longer enough for investors, according to the two asset owners.

APG, BII explain how views around ESG targets are evolving

HK family offices ramp up hospitality bets in Asia, Europe

Shusi He

Nov 30, 2023

Two single family offices in Hong Kong plan to increase investments in hotels in Southeast Asia and Southern Europe in 2024, as they bet on the post-pandemic revenge travel boom continuing globally.

HK family offices ramp up hospitality bets in Asia, Europe