An Indian insurer discusses evolving interest in alternatives funds and why the country is a bright spot for investments for global investors.
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The insurance group has a multi-faceted approach when it comes to achieving sustainable objectives in private markets — and this will be a crucial factor for selecting external managers going forward, AIA’s group CIO tells AsianInvestor.
Distinct return preferences make alternatives a preferred asset class for Japanese institutional investors, a survey shows.
In partnership with Nuveen
The rest of this year should produce a dynamic market environment that will offer alternative credit investors many opportunities to access attractive returns while improving overall diversification levels, according to new research from Nuveen.
The alternatives space has shown increased activity since the nation reopened after COVID-19. The influx comes as a result of both inbound and outbound capital flows, according to managers.
As bank financing retrenches across the region, the Canadian pension manager eyes the opportunity to fill that gap.
The sovereign wealth fund expects to open its office in April and has plans to hire investment professionals locally.
As the region's family offices and private wealth investors increasingly channel funds into alternative assets, the markets are adapting to accommodate their preferences which in turn fuels further investment activity.
South Korea's sovereign wealth fund is set to open its India branch office this year, with plans to expand its investments in alternative assets.
In partnership with Nuveen
The rapid growth of private credit as an asset class in the US and Europe reflects attractive investment characteristics that could make it well-suited to address recent macro challenges, says Randy Schwimmer, senior managing director and co-head of senior lending at Churchill from Nuveen, and Mattis Poetter, co-chief investment officer of Arcmont from Nuveen.
Sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation's total assets under management dropped to $1.24 trillion at the end of 2022. But, it still managed to achieve its 50% alternative asset allocation target for overseas investments.
The largest asset owners across Asia Pacific have a lower allocation to alternatives, but a new portfolio construction approach could help change that.