Singapore's fourth-largest insurer, Income Insurance, has deployed millions of dollars in private credit recently. There are plans to commit more even as the company faces acquisition by German giant Allianz.
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With the highest interest rate environment in many years, income-generating assets are back in favour. AsianInvestor asked asset managers where they see the best opportunities.
Inflation will continue to place pressure on assets, and the insurer will remain defensive On interest rates and equities, said CIO Mark Shi.
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The Swiss bank replaces Fan Cheuk Wan as chief investment officer of its combined private banking and wealth management business.
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