As concerns mount over the possibility of a US recession, Asian investors are adjusting their portfolios, pivoting towards defensive sectors and boosting their hedging strategies.
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Indonesian SWF planning an $8 billion deal with US-based KBR to build 17 modular oil refineries; Queensland Investment Corporation secures A$50 million mandate to put Brighter Super's retirement savings into local tech businesses.
Some 40% of the region's asset owners plan to increase their allocations to private assets over the next year, with private credit and growth equity emerging as preferred strategies.
Singapore's GIC partners with large institutional investors to acquire German property tech firm Techem for $7.8 billion; Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional eyes $500 million bond sale.
The alternative asset manager has partnered with Japanese multinational Hitachi and global commodities trader Hartree Partners to fund battery energy storage systems and promote sustainable digital technologies in the country.
As the US dollar loses strength and tariffs become a relevant factor, Sam Yu, chair of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, highlights a growing trend among investors exploring private credit in new geographies for diversification.
As asset managers experiment with hybrid intelligence systems and agentic AI, the foundations of investing are being rebuilt with algorithms at the core.
Malaysia's SWF Khazanah Nasional explores cross-border partnerships with France and Italy; ICICI Prudential Asset Management seeks IPO approval in India, and more.
Fixed-income assets and active portfolio strategies are in favour as managers reassess their priorities, Invesco says.
One of the Southeast Asian nation's two sovereign wealth funds, INA has added critical minerals as well as food and agriculture to its portfolio.
The $200 million initiative aims to draw investment for projects including energy storage, e-fuels, smart mobility, renewables and green data centres.
Australia's finance sector regulator is scrutinising superannuation funds' spending; Goodman Group cements $2.7 billion consortium to develop data centres; State Street Global Advisors rebrands, and more.
