For the Dutch pension fund giant, navigating the complexities of Asia’s modern investment landscape isn’t about reacting to every market tremor, but staying anchored in the enduring currents of structural megatrends.
As student housing demand grows across Australia, institutional investors are increasing allocations to purpose-built student accommodation through Scape's new open-ended fund structure.
Japan's $1.7 trillion pension fund cites settlement and liquidity concerns; $1.8 billion deal will boost Nomura's AUM by $180 billion; US pension funds commit $250 million to EQT's Asian private equity fund; and more.
Three of the world's largest pension funds have recommitted to Scape Australia's flagship student housing vehicle as it converts to an open-ended core fund, reflecting a growing institutional appetite for Asia-Pacific living sector strategies.
While both entities emphasise the importance of lasting partnerships, APG demonstrates how institutional investors can combine traditional relationships with innovative platforms.
Two major asset owners discuss how they are deploying capital across the region and targeting sustainable investments in forestry, infrastructure, and green energy.
The Dutch pension investor expands its infrastructure co-investment strategy, partnering with leading Swiss pension funds in a programme focused on sustainable infrastructure equity investments.
APG Asset Management was an early adopter of AI in the pension fund industry, and has been particularly successful in harnessing technology to improve private markets investing, according to its Asia COO.
Dutch pension giant APG Asset Management and Australia's Aware Super’s latest deal underscores the growing importance of digitalisation in institutional portfolios. The deal also marks the Australian fund's first infra deal from its London base.
The $2.35 billion investment deal is part of an equity recapitalisation via a vehicle led by StonePeak, along with direct investments from Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and APG Asset Management.
APG Asset Management's Asia CEO Thijs Aaten talks about the childhood influences shaping his work ethic, the importance of collaboration -- and busts the myth of the 'all-powerful executive'.