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Manulife is proposing a new framework to modernise retirement systems in the region, to make them fit for purpose in a world where people live longer, retire earlier than expected and face uncertain outcomes in volatile markets.

The commercial real estate (CRE) debt risk spectrum presents a range of opportunities for lenders. In this piece, Wellington Management examines the transitional lending market, highlighting what makes these assets attractive across market environments and how transitional CRE debt allocations fit within portfolios.

A survey in Q1 2026 of more than 80 senior executives from 65 leading asset owners by AsianInvestor, in collaboration with Aberdeen Investments, reveals how investors in Asia Pacific are balancing returns, liquidity and capital efficiency in a more complex environment.

A weaker US dollar cycle is boosting the case for emerging markets (EM) debt, with stronger fundamentals enhancing resilience and elevated yields across hard and local currency bonds creating compelling entry points for investors seeking income and diversification, according to MFS Investment Management.

Geopolitical tension and a Middle East crisis have roiled fixed income markets. Slowing growth, soaring energy costs and fiscal pressures have sent mixed signals. Portfolios seek strategies that dampen volatility while preserving capital and providing flexible, unconstrained diversification, according to BNP Paribas Asset Management.

Nilang Mehta, Head of Asia Dividend & India Offshore Equity at HSBC Asset Management, says that for asset owners seeking income, resilience and long-term exposure to Asia’s dynamic equity landscape, the case for dividend investing is increasingly compelling.

Private credit has been one of the fastest growing asset classes over the past decade becoming a core allocation within many portfolios. However, recent events have ignited fears about emerging risks within this area of investment. Are these concerns justified, and what options do investors have?

Asia-based investors should consider the potential benefits of synthetic ETFs in the hunt for a practical, efficient way to capture opportunities.

Victor Ko, managing director at Neuberger Berman, explains why asset allocators should take a closer look at one of private markets' most compelling opportunities.

Some structural reallocation is underway in Asian insurance portfolios. Asset allocations are increasingly focused on illiquidity and complexity as sources of return enhancement. Rather than chasing yield however, many insurance allocators are thoughtfully implementing privates to diversify existing exposures, help mitigate downside risk, match liabilities and meet regulatory capital requirements. In Hong Kong, the private market playbook offers a wide opportunity set, says Blue Owl’s…

There is a growing case for diversifying globally and across strategies with alternative credit, according to Nuveen.

Business conduct risk management is rising up the agenda. Lisa Long, RepRisk head of product management, explains why, and what Asian investors need to know.