Tag : portfolio

NPS seeks more risk with asset allocation shake-up

May 7, 2024

The Korean national pension fund is embracing a new investment approach, allocating capital across asset classes to boost returns. The fund is prioritising riskier assets, such as equities and alternatives, as evidenced by a recent $1.1 billion external mandate that exemplifies this strategic shift.

NPS seeks more risk with asset allocation shake-up

Endowment chief sees scope to partner with investment advisors

Indira Vergis

Feb 22, 2024

A prestigious technology university in India aspires to build up a substantial endowment fund, and external experts can play a key role in helping to manage its investments, a senior university executive said.

Endowment chief sees scope to partner with investment advisors

Zurich Malaysia eyes renewables, local equities bets

Indira Vergis

Jan 31, 2024

The Malaysian unit of the Swiss insurer spots local investment opportunities even as the global economy sits at the crossroads on growth and interest rates.

Zurich Malaysia eyes renewables, local equities bets

Asset owners mull options to 60/40 portfolio amid inflation

Lucas Cacioli

Jun 7, 2023

The 60/40 portfolio was designed to offer diversification, yet some asset owners are entertaining second thoughts about using this classic mix after its poor performance in 2022. HSBC Life and APG share their views.

Asset owners mull options to 60/40 portfolio amid inflation

Cautious Temasek to slow investment despite good returns

Edward Tang

Jul 12, 2022

The Singapore state investment company expanded its portfolio size to US$297 billion, but will adopt a cautious approach this year in view of the global economic slowdown.

Cautious Temasek to slow investment despite good returns

Rates rise headwinds signals shift from passive to active management

Peter Shadbolt

Feb 8, 2022

The threat of higher interest rates means the days of set-and-forget investing could be over. But is picking the winners a risk too?

Rates rise headwinds signals shift from passive to active management

Avoided emissions can be added to climate risk analysis, say GIC and Schroders

Lucas Cacioli

Dec 1, 2021

New research uncovers climate opportunities not captured by conventional emissions metrics.

Avoided emissions can be added to climate risk analysis, say GIC and Schroders

Rising rates and inflation biggest portfolio risk in near future, say asset owners

Lucas Cacioli

Nov 11, 2021

For asset owners, the threat of rising inflation is a major consideration when it comes to the performance of their investment portfolios, according to our Assets Owner Insights survey.

Rising rates and inflation biggest portfolio risk in near future, say asset owners

Holding Gold: From crisis response to long-term returns

In partnership with World Gold Council

Long considered a safe-haven in troubling times, gold can provide liquidity and protection in risk-off scenarios - especially during systemic events affecting multiple regions and industries. It also provides a cost-effective hedging function compared to other options. Yet investors often still have reservations when it comes to adding or increasing gold exposure in their portfolios.

Holding Gold: From crisis response to long-term returns

AI Week preview: Ensuring robust portfolio construction

Richard Newell

May 13, 2015

Bringing Asian institutions up to speed with global best practice in portfolio construction will be one of the key topics to be discussed on a panel at our Asian Investment Summit next week.

AI Week preview: Ensuring robust portfolio construction

Fidelity suspends two portfolio managers

Jan 25, 2010

Fidelity International is investigating whether two of its most experienced fund managers in Hong Kong breached internal codes of conduct.

Some advisory with your transition management, sir?

Edward Russell

Jan 5, 2010

Transition managers can look forward to continued growth in demand for advisory services this year, says State StreetÆs Justin Balogh.