Some 40% of the region's asset owners plan to increase their allocations to private assets over the next year, with private credit and growth equity emerging as preferred strategies.
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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.
Sun Life led the latest $70 million series C funding round, strengthening its position in digital insurance and supporting growth in medical coverage and preventive healthcare initiatives.
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.
JRT Partners' CIO Tuck Meng Yee sees tactical opportunities across private credit and private equity, while steering clear of overvalued segments and emphasising timing and selectivity.
Mahesh Harilela argues for active participation in transformative sectors beyond wealth preservation, advocating for regional startup support to tackle unique Asian challenges from AI for multilingual populations to sustainable energy solutions.
Mahesh Harilela says the investment culture in Asia is becoming too complacent and must evolve from financial engineering to funding frontier opportunities that take time, capital and vision.
The Hong Kong asset management business will now report directly to Benjamin Deng, president of Asia asset management.
A German church pension fund is tapping a local Hong Kong firm to invest in Chinese equities despite concerns about the market.
The company had shelved previous plans to go public in the financial hub.
With a massive wealth transfer to the next generation looming, Asian family offices are grappling not only with how to invest but also maintaining harmony as investment goals and personal aspirations evolve.
From enterprise software to renewable energy, Asia’s family offices are co-investing in sectors they know best, using syndicates and clubs to scale access.
