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As we venture into the second half of 2023, what’s in store for financial markets?

Moving into the second half of 2023, the impact of higher interest rates and the uncertain economic backdrop are likely to remain key concerns for investors. M&G Investments assesses the main factors driving the equities, fixed income, and private markets, and highlights the potential opportunities for selective, diversified investors.

Chart: Approvals for foreign MF firms climb in China

Shusi He

Mar 22, 2023

At least four foreign fund houses were given the regulatory nod to either take full control of an existing joint venture or set up a fully-owned mutual fund business since the start of 2023.

Chart: Approvals for foreign MF firms climb in China

Insurers warm to high interest rates amid market volatility

Hans Poulsen

Mar 16, 2023

Uncertainty may be uppermost in investment managers’ minds, but higher interest rates present opportunities, speakers told AsianInvestor’s Insurance Investment Briefing Hong Kong.

Insurers warm to high interest rates amid market volatility

Singapore family office flood could ebb in Hong Kong’s favour

Padraic Convery

Feb 15, 2023

As Singapore digests its influx of Chinese family offices, Hong Kong may be on the cusp of a recovery in a sector where confidence has suffered.

Singapore family office flood could ebb in Hong Kong’s favour

Singapore family offices grow as wealthy Chinese look beyond Hong Kong

Padraic Convery

Feb 7, 2023

Chinese family office investors have flocked to the city state over reasons ranging from concerns over Hong Kong’s future to simple risk mitigation.

Singapore family offices grow as wealthy Chinese look beyond Hong Kong

Energy transition schemes: a potential alternative to fossil fuel divestment

Padraic Convery

Nov 21, 2022

The first of two reports looks at how novel energy transition financing arrangements such as ETMs can accelerate decarbonisation in Asia.

Energy transition schemes: a potential alternative to fossil fuel divestment

Mismatch between words and deeds as Asia GPs lag on ESG

Padraic Convery

Nov 16, 2022

GPs in the region say they’re on board with ESG strategies, but a new survey identifies focus areas for attention amid a lack of performance data and standards.

Mismatch between words and deeds as Asia GPs lag on ESG

Indonesia’s start-up scene: The land of plenty

Liza Tan

Nov 15, 2022

Indonesia is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and home to tech success stories like GoTo and Bukalapak, but thanks to the market’s size and scale, we are only at the very beginning of its start-up story.

Indonesia’s start-up scene: The land of plenty

Norges Bank expects more companies to set supplier-emissions targets

Lucas Cacioli

Oct 16, 2022

Norway's sovereign wealth fund wants every company in its vast portfolio to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, but those in Asia say a lot of heavy lifting will be required as the region lags others in the green transition.

Norges Bank expects more companies to set supplier-emissions targets

Opinion: Why is ESG such a polarising topic in the US?

Lucas Cacioli

Oct 11, 2022

ESG integration, at its most basic level, is identifying the risks associated with environmental, social and corporate governance issues. So why has it become such a political topic?

Opinion: Why is ESG such a polarising topic in the US?

China’s drought underscores water crisis risks to investors

Peter Shadbolt

Aug 31, 2022

With one of the worst droughts in China since records began 60 years ago, asset owners and managers are weighing more seriously the material risks of the water crisis.

China’s drought underscores water crisis risks to investors

The next major challenges facing ESG investment

Christopher Chu

Aug 18, 2022

Unified ESG investment standards bode well for the industry’s credibility, but new disclosure requirements and record-high inflation are testing the market’s patience for sustainable solutions.

The next major challenges facing ESG investment