Asia's real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience against the fog of uncertainty, as investors increasingly pivot toward the living sector across Japan, South Korea, and other key markets.
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GPIF keeps 25% allocations across four asset classes for next five years; NPS introduces new framework allowing more flexible alternative investments; UAE-backed MGX makes $2bn investment in Binance; Thailand launches $6.2bn ESG fund scheme, and more.
Developed APAC countries like Japan, South Korea, Australia offer promising real estate opportunities thanks to the e-commerce boom, but investors are still cautious about China's market.
South Korea's sovereign wealth fund has launched a tender for custodial services with strict eligibility criteria, as it expands its alternative investment strategy requiring enhanced custody solutions.
Asset owners are carefully balancing the need for distributions with their pursuit of optimal returns, with strategic exits at lower multiples emerging as a practical path, industry leaders say.
South Korea's National Pension Service has reported its highest-ever annual performance as it expands technology implementation and alternative investments globally.
South Korea's sovereign wealth fund is eyeing specific alternative asset classes following strong 2024 results, with plans to capitalise on the current interest rate environment.
Indonesia launches Temasek-style fund with $20bn initial budget; ART partners with Almanac for US real estate investments; Korea's KIC reports 8.49% return for 2024 with AUM reaching historic $206.5bn high; ADQ forms Middle East infrastructure platform, and more.
As South Korea grapples with its worst market downturn since 2009, we asked investment experts to identify potential turning points that could spark a recovery in one of Asia's largest economies.
South Korea's National Pension Service (NPS) is the latest institutional investor in Asia to adopt technology to manage their investment amid growing demand for such service in the region.
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While the US economy and US equities outperformed last year, institutional investors could be turning to Asia as they become more optimistic over the outlook for the region, according to analysts.
Korean pension funds must accelerate overseas investments, particularly in alternative assets, to counter demographic pressures and ensure sustainable returns, says former POBA chief investment officer Jang Dong-hun.