While some asset allocators are hesitant, life insurers, regional banks and corporate pensions are increasingly drawn to these vehicles for their blend of yield, periodic liquidity and scalable access to top-tier managers.
With domestic managers struggling to meet specialised needs, foreign firms are stepping in with backing from regulatory support and growing institutional appetite.
Consistent returns is a must for Asian asset owners when it comes to selecting external managers, according to an AOI report. Information delivery also ranks high on the list.
Society’s addiction to plastics is pushing the environment to the limit, but as Hermes’ Emma Berntman explains, behind the demonisation of plastic lies the need for a paradigm shift in the way we produce and consume goods – one which we can participate in as investors and consumers.