BlackRock names Taiwan head; Capital Group adds to clients group team; Jupiter AM rejigs Asia team; Nikko AM creates sustainable investments team; Hamilton Lane opens Shanghai office; and more.
Steer clear of mezzanine in Asia and China NPL funds, says Hamilton Lane. The private markets investor's ideal credit portfolio is a blend of special situations and direct lending.
Daisuke Hamaguchi, CIO of the Pension Fund Association, wants to boost returns, but faces an immature domestic alternatives market and rising hedging costs.
The rise of private equity co-investment in Asia risks leading to sentiment souring on the asset class, as many investors lack the skills necessary for such deals, say the PE firm's CEO and CIO.
Hamilton Lane makes promotions, hires; Nomura integrates wealth units; CBRE fills asset services, east China roles; Russell replaces implementation services exec; and Citi names new equity director.
While the US private equity firm views Asia as a major contributor towards future growth, it is taking a cautious stance towards deal hotspot Indonesia.