Record retail inflows have insulated Indian equities from global volatility, but asset owners face challenges as structural reliance on domestic liquidity may be masking overvalued earnings and a mounting sensitivity to oil prices.
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Private credit has been one of the fastest growing asset classes over the past decade becoming a core allocation within many portfolios. However, recent events have ignited fears about emerging risks within this area of investment. Are these concerns justified, and what options do investors have?
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China's CIC, Indonesia Investment Authority and Azerbaijan's SOFAZ launch $1bn private equity fund; Abu Dhabi consolidating China strategy by bringing together assets from Mubadala, L’Imad; and more.
Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has reinforced Asia’s drive to diversify its energy sources, channelling capital into solar, wind, battery storage, and nuclear power.
With geopolitical risks and inflation fears mounting, the insurer is adopting a country-by-country approach to uncover opportunities across Asia-Pacific.
For Asia’s import‑dependent economies, the key question is whether this marks a passing shock or the beginning of a deeper supply chain realignment.
As the region’s digital infrastructure strategies evolve, the ability to deliver AI ready facilities at scale will determine which markets lead and which fall behind.
The structural choice between centralising power within a single entity or distributing it across specialised vehicles is now the primary factor determining a sovereign fund's transparency and investment speed.
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While tactical market shifts often dominate the headlines, Zurich’s regional investment head explains its long-term focus on liabilities and strategic asset allocation.
As sovereign investors reassess heavy US exposure, Indonesia is framing its commodity base and regional integration as structural advantages.
CBus appoints new CTO; Mesirow expands APAC reach with Tokyo office; Merchant Australia names new executives; and more.
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The proposed $437 million (CNY3 billion) debut panda bond would mark Samruk-Kazyna’s first foray into China’s onshore debt market.
