Singapore

Singapore's sovereign wealth funds face mounting criticism over returns that have lagged market benchmarks, but industry veterans argue the debate misses the fundamental purpose of institutional investing.

Japanese lawmakers push for a $3.2trn sovereign wealth fund; South Korea to launch $14bn SWF; Taiwan's Bureau of Labour Funds awards $1.6 billion equity mandate; and more.

The life insurer prioritises balance-sheet stability and market liquidity over yield-chasing, favouring larger bond issues and benchmark tracking through deteriorating return prospects and elevated hedging costs.

APRA executive director steps down; ART names two new board directors; Ares Management hires new managing director; NGS Super appoints currency and commodities portfolio manager; and more.

Capital is ready to flood into the region's climate transition, but too few projects are able to cross the line into bankable reality. British International Investment shares where it is stepping in to make a difference.

Tangency Capital secures a $100 million–$300 million insurance-linked securities (ILS) mandate from Funds SA; Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara announces plans to launch five downstream projects worth $6 billion; and more.

The Singapore- and Hong Kong-based firm is approaching the new year with a sharpened focus on extracting value from existing investments, using artificial intelligence to accelerate scale.

First Super CEO steps down to join rival; Cathay Financial names new senior adviser; Link REIT Asia CIO; and more.

British International Investment is deploying catalytic capital to reshape how climate projects are financed in Southeast Asia, shifting from standalone funding to market-building platforms

Gold allocations across Asia are on the rise as investors rethink portfolio construction, the role of US Treasuries and the balance between strategic hedging and tactical opportunity.

The life insurer positions gold as a long-term portfolio stabiliser rather than a speculative bet, using it to diversify growth assets, hedge currency exposure, and strengthen resilience against macro shocks.

Temasek joins $8.4bn Clearwater Analytics takeover; Trian Fund Management and other global investors to drive $7.4bn Janus Henderson buyout; Japan's Amova to take full control of AHAM in $575m deal.