Investors are broadening clean energy commitments as digital growth, energy security, and yield pressures reshape allocations, with new allocator channels demanding both impact and financial returns.
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The firm’s hands-on value creation approach extends beyond capital provision to include business development, fundraising assistance, and strategic guidance.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund sign a $1bn partnership to fuel GBA expansion; Singapore’s MAS appoints six asset managers to oversee $2.2bn mandate to bolster the local stock market; Indonesian SWF Danantara secures a $1bn multi-currency credit facility from a syndicate of major international banks; and more.
Nik Amlizan Mohamed reportedly set to leave Malaysian pension fund by the end of November; Guardians of New Zealand hires Leona Cheffins as people and culture chief; AustralianSuper loses director of options David Choi, hires Jessica Chen as CFO; and more.
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Global asset managers say distribution, once a supporting function, is now the industry’s core strategic battleground.
Strategic Year Holdings deliberately avoids high-profile deals and managers, preferring to be amongst the first investors in young companies before famous institutions discover them, a strategy built on 26 years of contrarian investing across Asia.
Private credit managers across Asia-Pacific report strong demand from mid-market corporates and sponsors seeking bespoke solutions. Investors, meanwhile, are becoming more selective, favouring structured protection and asset-backed stability over pure yield.
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund becomes lead investor in a $91m funding round for Infravision; Japan's GPIF reports a 5.52% return for Q2; Canada's OTPP is set to shut down its Asia real estate team; and more.
Singapore-based Two Trees Capital sees renewed IPO momentum and growing institutional interest reshaping late-stage tech valuations.
The Singapore-based group is building its approach by leveraging on the city-state's Variable Capital Company (VCC) structure.
Australian SWF's value has grown to A$261bn ($171bn) since its establishment in 2006; Canada's pension fund OMERS will dismiss its entire Asia buyout team as part of a strategic reassessment of its private equity operations; Singapore's GIC is reportedly seeking to sell up to $1bn of its private equity funds' holdings; and more.
Export Finance Australia (EFA) will provide up to $175 million for IFM Investors’ private credit capabilities to partner with businesses in fast-growing region.
