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Private equity opportunities are being viewed more favourably, according to a newly released Goldman Sachs survey. Some Asian asset owners have also expressed interest in new investments but fundraising lags, hit by concerns over China.

KMXK Investment cites short-term macro risks as drivers of cautious stance as it remains bullish on region in the long run.

The removal of tax exemption for sovereign fund investments would have massive implications for foreign fund flows. That hasn't stopped some countries from trying to change the rules.

Qatar Investment Authority is bullish on certain sectors in India, with electric vehicle and retail investments leading those bets, a top executive from the fund said at an event in Singapore.

Despite waning demographics in parts of the region, Asia Pacific’s share of global assets under management is likely to increase, according to a WTW expert.

The $183 billion pension fund is targeting India and technology companies supporting the big data boom.

Singapore’s state-owned investment funds have the greatest exposure to China, with a collective allocation running into billions of dollars, despite geopolitical tensions and economic challenges.

The head of ESG at the leading Dutch pension fund notes that investing in Asia requires accommodating social or working practices that may differ from those in Europe. He also flagged a gap in information.

CDPQ and OTPP have no plans to return to the sector, following a pull-out earlier in the year. These moves come after a sharp acceleration in China allocations by Canada's institutional investors over the past decade.

Tech stocks have captured investor imagination with the enormous focus on artificial intelligence recently. AsianInvestor asks fund managers whether the hype will continue, and what to expect next.

Sales and losses have led to allocations to the region falling by more than a fifth in 15 months. Allocations to Japan, and Taiwan were the most affected, according to central bank data.