Singapore

After years of elevated bond–equity correlations, signs of decoupling are emerging in Asia. But the pattern is uneven, with inflation expectations, central bank credibility and market structures shaping whether bonds can reliably diversify portfolios again.

Rapid growth in private credit is outpacing investors’ ability to fully gauge risk, with valuations, liquidity and regulatory oversight under the spotlight.

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.

Asian USD bonds have consistently shown lower volatility than global peers, a resilience supported by sovereign anchors, domestic investor bases, shorter duration profiles and growing intra‑regional linkages.

Secondary transactions are emerging as the pressure valve for Asia’s private markets, offering discounts and quicker cash returns.

With nearly nine out of every 10 dollars managed in Singapore deployed abroad, the city has entrenched its role as a global fund hub.

Board member Eric Neo outlines a shift towards private markets as part of a broader strategy to balance liquidity with intergenerational needs and stable returns.

Cbus hires for newly created strategy role; Fund SA names new deputy CIO; Legalsuper appoints news CRO; NGS reshuffles exec team; and more.

Even as private equity dealmaking slows across Southeast Asia, Conrad Tsang's family office is sticking to its regional investment strategy.

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.

Singapore based single family office Vedas Group is moving away from blind pool VC/PE fund commitments in favour of direct, sector-specific investments through special purpose vehicles.

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.