Kristina Shperlik

Long-term structural shifts in technology, energy security and regional supply chains are prompting investors to broaden their allocations across copper, critical minerals and agricultural assets in the second half (H2) of 2026.

The New York-based single-family office prefers asset-backed lending over the traditional private equity fund model.

The government-backed fund has committed $50 million to Transpose Platform BOV III Cayman to give entrepreneurs access to global networks alongside its ongoing investments in domestic buyout funds.

Amid macroeconomic headwinds and changing regulations, institutions focus on active management and asset recovery.

To avoid repeating past portfolio mistakes, insurers and pension funds are imposing strict analytical frameworks, asking for cross-factor analysis from their partners.

The New York-based family office is shifting focus towards opportunities like Japanese SME buyouts and sponsor-led infrastructure credit.

Rapid expansion in solar energy, AI infrastructure and data centres is sharpening the investment case for the white metals.

Insurers should embrace rigorous stress testing and careful evaluation of private markets, says Ageas’ Christian Choi.

As stock-bond correlations change, allocators tap liquid alternatives, systematic hedging and AI infrastructure.

Despite short-term volatility and elevated interest rates, central bank buying and geopolitical uncertainties are driving Asian investors to reinforce their positions in gold for the rest of the year.

As AI-driven tech rallies heighten global equity concentration, institutional investors are turning to rigorous portfolio construction and historical lessons to preserve long-term resilience, according to AsianInvestor data.

Target allocations to defence have stalled due to ESG mandates, illiquidity and scarcity of scaled assets.