Prolonged exit delays and shifting liquidity needs are prompting private equity allocators to embrace counter-cyclical secondary deals across China and wider Apac.
Diversification is rising up the investment agenda as institutional investors respond to geopolitical risks, market volatility, pension reforms and an evolving regulatory landscape.
From cutting grass at a local golf course to leading ETF capital markets across three continents, State Street's Mesnard-Sense has built a career defined by patience, commitment and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
Industry experts examine whether the breach marks a reversal for crypto allocation trends or a turning point for regulated market infrastructure and investment products in the region.
The overall outlook for venture capital remains positive, with AI expected to support stronger fundraising and improved liquidity, according to Preqin.
Asia’s diverse markets offer private equity investors opportunities beyond economic growth. Corporate reform, changing ownership structures and rising consumption are creating new avenues for active ownership and long-term value creation, according to KKR.
Apac institutional investors are deploying private capital to bridge bank financing gaps, while global tech giants pour billions into digital infrastructure amid rising middle-market debt pressures, a Moody's report found.
Barriers to directing capital towards climate-related projects, particularly in emerging markets, are prompting allocators to adopt new approaches to assessing opportunities.
Faced with multitrillion-dollar growth projections, managers are turning to interoperable systems and token mirroring to unlock trapped liquidity without abandoning traditional infrastructure.