Malaysia

GIC announces two senior leadership appointments; Mercer Super names first dedicated CIO; Cbus creates new ASX core strategy role; JPMAM Japan unveils new CEO and chairman; and more.

Malaysia's new single-family office (SFO) scheme appears to be gaining traction, with wealthy families actively pursuing opportunities to establish operations in the country, according to the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SCM).

With its Islamic finance leadership, prime location for accessing Southeast Asian markets, and 20-year tax exemptions, Malaysia is mounting a serious challenge to established family office hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong.

The global development bank is pursuing targeted financing strategy while leveraging its position to unlock substantial institutional capital flows.

China's strategic response to US tariffs alongside India and Asean-based investment opportunity, are set to drive growth across emerging markets in 2025.

Two Trees Capital, the Genting Group's single-family office, is targeting sustainable investments in Asia's booming food and beverage sector, focusing on value-for-money brands and supply chain resilience.

Catalytic debt could be a game-changer for blended finance, offering a bridge between project development and commercial viability in emerging markets according to Temasek's head of financial services.

While every start-up is positioning itself around AI, venture investors are unlikely to fall for the hype. However, they do see the greatest potential in Southeast Asia.

Prudential Singapore's chief risk officer takes on new role; BlackRock appoints South Korea head; Amundi names head of investments for Asia; Malaysia's KWAP appoints chief strategy officer; Former super fund CIO joins Bellmont; and more.

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Institutional investors are urging a standardised framework of transition assets to unlock potentially huge opportunities and make a meaningful, greener impact.

While there is still institutional interest in private credit, wealthy investors have been less enthusiastic in Malaysia, according to one investment research head.