Asian emerging market local bonds offer lower yields than Latin American or Eastern European peers, but the region's stability, reforms and shock resilience are boosting its appeal for global investors.
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Pension fund AustralianSuper plans to add at least 10 more private equity managers by 2030; Japan public service employee pension fund announces exit from 10 out of 27 active funds; and more.
High‑yielding carry trades and surplus‑backed currencies are drawing different institutional investors to Asia, as managers weigh how to balance cyclical opportunities with long‑term stability.
China’s slowing economy and intensifying competition are reshaping the private equity and venture capital landscape, but opportunities remain in strategic sectors, according to the family office's founder, Conrad Tsang.
JPMorgan Chase settles claims over role in 1MDB scandal; Temasek eyes restructuring operations into three units; ASIC files lawsuit against Mercer; ART acquires over 5% of gaming company Tabcorp.
Future Fund hires property director from AustralianSuper; Care Super appoints two portfolio managers, Pacific Life Re names Southeast Asia head; Schroders names APAC head of operations and digital assets; and more.
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Indonesia’s first sovereign wealth fund has signed an MoU with Franklin Templeton to explore a private asset fund and co-investments, in a move that reflects the diversification and partnership approach outlined by INA’s CIO earlier this year.
Secondary transactions are emerging as the pressure valve for Asia’s private markets, offering discounts and quicker cash returns.
Australia's Vision Super is divesting its $3.3 million stake in G8 Education following serious child abuse allegations at one of the company's childcare centres; Igneo Infrastructure Partners has raised $260 million (A$400 million) from Australian super funds.
Asia‑Pacific private capital investors are scaling back direct China exposure and turning to India and Japan as liquidity pressures drive focus towards managers with dependable, cycle‑resistant returns.
Asset allocators are finding ways to sustain deployment pace amid strong pockets of activity in Asia, rising selectivity and an intensified focus on liquidity, exits and operational resilience.
Singapore's SWF sells 35% stake in its India joint venture to French majority partner Schneider Electric for $6.4 billion; Australia’s superannuation fund Rest to put $150 million in climate investment specialist Wollemi Capital.
