Private lenders are capitalising on stricter bank lending, stepping up with tailored, rapid-fire financing that’s increasingly attracting Asia’s mid-market and property players.
Fund Managers
Singapore's GIC partners with large institutional investors to acquire German property tech firm Techem for $7.8 billion; Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional eyes $500 million bond sale.
The alternative asset manager has partnered with Japanese multinational Hitachi and global commodities trader Hartree Partners to fund battery energy storage systems and promote sustainable digital technologies in the country.
While Nvidia's AI-driven growth may stoke investor appetite for US tech giants' shares, it also amplifies concerns around elevated valuations and portfolio concentration risk.
As the US dollar loses strength and tariffs become a relevant factor, Sam Yu, chair of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, highlights a growing trend among investors exploring private credit in new geographies for diversification.
As asset managers experiment with hybrid intelligence systems and agentic AI, the foundations of investing are being rebuilt with algorithms at the core.
Malaysia's SWF Khazanah Nasional explores cross-border partnerships with France and Italy; ICICI Prudential Asset Management seeks IPO approval in India, and more.
Fixed-income assets and active portfolio strategies are in favour as managers reassess their priorities, Invesco says.
In this new edition of our quick fire Q&A, AsianInvestor catches up with Schroders' head of multi-assets for Asia.
Zurich promotes Jim Qin to Hong Kong insurance head; Clifford Capital taps Schroders' Lily Choh as CEO; HSBC ropes in new Bermuda insurance CEO from Sun Life; Hines makes senior promotion in Singapore; and more.
The $200 million initiative aims to draw investment for projects including energy storage, e-fuels, smart mobility, renewables and green data centres.
Global institutions are trimming their Greater China exposure, managing low-probability conflict risks on the back of souring relations between Beijing and Taipei.
