Tag : alternatives

Higher shares of alternatives and potential early release schemes has made liquidity a force to be reckoned with, research shows. Could handling that become a C-suite function?

Tradeoffs must be re-assessed amid incoming regulatory changes as well as interest rate uncertainties, insurance executives from Swiss Re, Sun Life International and Manulife said.

As Asia's private equity markets become saturated, investors are finding opportunities in the evolving private credit space, a survey released on February 6 shows.

Commodities and more aggressive alternative strategies are among the options being explored as institutional investors look to counter potential threat.

Japan Post Bank has expanded its alternatives allocation as promised in 2017, although by pivoting towards private equity and moving away from hedge funds.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and SC Capital's investment plan for data centres adds to the trend of capital chasing opportunities in the sector. Expect more action in this space in 2023.

With unstable markets and a relatively low yen, the Japanese corporate pension fund faces plenty of challenges — but a multi-pronged investment strategy for next year is taking form.

Investment management firms are drawn by the Cayman-like structure with the added benefit of Singapore's governance and reputation.

Global assets under management in 2021 only grew 12% year-on-year in comparison. Alternative assets were a key driver of growth with a 30% increase, while ESG-overlaid assets grew 77%.

While structured products and equity funds used to be the asset classes of choice for high-net-worth individuals in Asia, the winds have changed as they now look towards alternatives.

PE activity in India this year won’t match the blistering pace set in 2021, but the sector remains healthy. AsianInvestor looks at how challenges and opportunities in the current global environment are affecting the outlook for the industry.

Assets providing a steady stream of income is gaining attraction both in public and private markets, as the current market turmoil nudges insurers to reassess their allocation strategy, insurance executives discussed at AsianInvestor’s Insurance Investment Briefing in Hong Kong.