Recent energy market volatility and other concerns are making some investors take a step back on net-zero goals in the short term, although there is no turning back from the decarbonisation drive in the long term, the CEO said.
Singapore
Two megatrends are influencing the state investor’s investment approach, the vice chairman of sustainability told AsianInvestor.
ANZ Group in talks with Australian pensions to invest in Indian infra; Japan's Dai-ichi Life seeks to add alts investments; Hong Kong CE says all forms of legal capital welcome amid Dubai family office controversy; and more.
All three destinations are pulling out all the stops in terms of making the business environment easier, offering tax incentives and showcasing quality of life to family offices.
Munich Re makes APAC leadership changes; Vanguard Super's former head takes new role; Malaysia's PNB rehires chief executive; T. Rowe Price names APAC COO; HKEX appoints chief compliance officer; and more.
Southeast Asia's window of opportunity to accelerate decarbonisation with actionable ideas was showcased in a report co-authored by Temasek, GenZero and other entities.
Philippines' SSS plans to outsource more to investment managers; HK approves spot bitcoin ETFs, Nippon Life Insurance sets up new India unit; APG in joint deal to invest in Australian student housing; and more.
Norway SWF names new Singapore office head; Temasek launches Paris office; GIC appoints public equities COO; Malaysia military pension appoints chairman, CEO; BNP Paribas AM gets new EMD head; and more.
More asset owners are leaning towards private credit rather than private equity -- a trend seen likely to continue given the interest-rate and macroeconomic backdrop.
Regulatory changes in markets such as Indonesia and the Philippines are putting pressure on insurers to consolidate, according to the CEO of Oona Insurance.
Dubai prince reaffirms HK family office plans after abruptly postponing inauguration; GIC completes acquisition of stake in reinsurance broker and becomes majority shareholder; UK uni pension applies for trading approval in China; and more.
Stricter regulations and extended waiting time for family offices are slowing down the growth of this segment in Singapore, experts told AsianInvestor.