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The artificial intelligence landscape is evolving rapidly, with increased regulatory oversight and the emergence of innovative players reshaping the competitive terrain.

Former Harvest Global CEO ventures into Abu Dhabi; Korea's military pension gets new co-CIO: Franklin Templeton reshuffles APAC portfolio management; WTW makes leadership change in Australia, NZ; Stonepeak gets Japan chairman; and more.

As the popularity of private assets continues to soar among Asian asset owners, heightened regulatory scrutiny of asset valuations seems inevitable, with Australia taking the lead.

The growth of pension assets in some key Asian markets is surpassing that of global peers, accelerated by a pivot towards alternative investments and bolstered by reforms, a study showed.

Janus Henderson names new Greater China equities chief; Malaysia military pension chairman, chief executive step down; AIA Australia appoints CFO; Savills IM appoints APAC ex-Japan head; WTW gets new Japan head; and more.

Private equity deals are likely to sustain their relatively high momentum in 2024, although asset managers may face challenges sourcing the right local talent.

The largest asset owners across Asia Pacific have a lower allocation to alternatives, but a new portfolio construction approach could help change that.

The rising trend of custom indices among asset owners reflects a growing need for precision and alignment in investment portfolios. These products enable investors to optimise risk allocation and enhance performance, according to financial experts.

Despite waning demographics in parts of the region, Asia Pacific’s share of global assets under management is likely to increase, according to a WTW expert.

The plan to make Australia a renewable energy superpower featured heavily throughout this year’s Federal Budget — which translates into opportunities to attract more capital from asset owners and the private sector.

Two new frameworks are prompting South Korean insurance firms to rethink their investment priorities, industry experts tell AsianInvestor.

Market dislocations and black swan events in recent years have left institutional investors with few safe havens in public markets, rekindling their interest in hedge funds.