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As competition weakens protections in the West, Asian private credit is emerging as a structural outlier.

US–Iran tensions jolt markets as oil surges, equities slide and Asian investors scramble to shield portfolios from volatility.

Senior executives from YF Life, HSBC Life and Barings reveal how insurers select managers—prioritising team stability, alignment of interest and proven track records.

Senior executives from HSBC Life, YF Life and MSIG China highlighted how insurers are managing geopolitical risks, interest rate shifts and regulatory pressures.

From Shanghai to New York, London to Hong Kong, three C‑suite women share how bold choices and resilience propelled them to leadership in finance, ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday.

US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran’s movement restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have jolted energy markets, raising oil prices and inflation risks that could sharply impact Asia’s economies and investors.

In honour of International Women’s Day on Sunday, three remarkable women share their career journeys, highlight the importance of cognitive agility, explain how they balance large portfolios and family life while navigating the loneliness of leadership.

Asia’s wealth managers are getting bigger and fewer. After years of rapid expansion, a quiet shake-up is underway that could redraw the region’s independent wealth landscape.

Buoyed by resilient balance sheets, easing global rates, and rising domestic demand, Asian emerging markets are positioned for stronger earnings growth than developed peers.

Once a niche play eclipsed by green finance, transition investment is gaining traction, with new standards and rising investor demand pointing to 2026 as a breakout year.

With regulators across Asia-Pacific phasing in sustainability standards, the region's institutional investors are treating ESG as the cost of good business -- and avoiding stranded assets.

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