Delayed exits, geopolitical fragmentation, and weak distributions are emerging as the defining structural pressures reshaping fundraising, liquidity and dealmaking across Asian private equity.
Abu Dhabi SWF L’IMAD, ADNOC, Singapore’s Temasek and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners to launch a $30 billion infrastructure partnership; QIA commits $500m to General Atlantic’s global strategy; and more.
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.
APAC’s mix of geopolitical volatility, youthful demographics, and rapid technological change makes it both a testing ground and a treasure trove for global investors.
They promise access to private markets without fully locking up capital but where do semiliquid funds fit in a portfolio? This piece examines the trade-offs, misconceptions, and practical considerations for investors.
We are delighted to unveil the winners of Asia Fund House of the Year (Domestic), Asia Fund House of the Year (International), and Asset Service Provider of the Year, concluding this year’s Asset Management Awards.
As macro shocks and shifting correlations disrupt traditional portfolios, sovereigns are leveraging alternative assets, prioritising liquidity and active portfolio construction.
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.
Abu Dhabi considers setting up new defence-focused investment vehicle; Taiwan’s Bureau of Labour Funds trims US exposure; Australian pension Brighter Super shifts away from domestic equities in favour of global AI stocks; and more.
With $52 billion already deployed across Asia, the region is emerging as a cornerstone of the Canadian pension manager's global decarbonisation strategy.