Tag : asia

With its Islamic finance leadership, prime location for accessing Southeast Asian markets, and 20-year tax exemptions, Malaysia is mounting a serious challenge to established family office hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Small UK and Australian pension funds make initial Bitcoin investments; ADIA acquires stake in Innocap platform; Mubadala-Getir ownership dispute heats up; and more.

What will be the biggest impact for Asia when President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House? From tariffs to foreign relations, leading asset managers outline their expectations.

Asian markets face a watershed moment in 2025, as Japan's record M&A volumes and India's sustained growth contrast sharply with Greater China's 90% plunge in PE fundraising, forcing investors to adapt through innovative financial instruments and diverse exit strategies.

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Preqin data reveals significant declines in deal activity and fundraising in Asia, with exit activity primarily driven by trade sales and IPOs.

Manulife wealth and asset management names new Asia head; AllianzGI appoints APAC equity CIO; AllianceBernstein appoints head of Asia institutions; Apollo opens Korea office; and more.

GIC to keep investing in US; Singapore deepens decarbonisation drive; Indonesia delays new wealth fund launch; TCorp invests in Cyan Renewables; Maharlika may consider nuclear investments; and more.

While China faces renewed pressure under a second Trump term in the White House, structural growth drivers and attractive valuations across Asia may present opportunities.

Trump administration may lead to slower global growth, says Temasek CIO; CPP Investments, GIC in talks to develop continuation fund; INA, APG, ADIA invest in Indonesian toll roads; Dai-Ichi Life Insurance invests in ADB's biodiversity bond; and more.

CPP Investments' PE head for Asia departs; AXA alts lead in Asia joins Morningstar; BlackRock's APAC fixed income veteran to leave; Seviora appoints ESG head; Muzinich & Co. names Asia financial intermediaries and wealth head; and more.

A majority of investors achieved or exceeded financial targets through impact investing, challenging perceptions of profitability trade-offs, a new survey reveals.