HK’s $8bn wealth fund charges into first overseas deal with EV tech

Government-owned Hong Kong Investment Corporation backs an electric vehicle charging firm in its first overseas bet to drive Southeast Asia’s green transition.

SE Asia's family office boom, SWFs driving alt asset demand

Family offices have emerged as a rapidly growing segment of investors in Southeast Asia. Sovereign wealth funds such as Temasek and Khazanah have also been pivotal in expanding the region’s private markets, according to Preqin's latest report.

Editorial Board Spotlight: Up close and personal with Thijs Aaten

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'.

Weekly roundup of people news, Aug 23

Neuberger Berman China A shares manager leaves; Eastspring hires regional head of intermediary sales; Aware Super appoints new chair; Aviva Investors names APAC insurance solutions sales head; QIC bolsters private equity team; and more.

Enhancing portfolio versatility and liquidity with ETFs

Building on an already impressive growth trajectory, the Hong Kong ETF market is becoming an increasingly attractive investment destination with a focus on innovation, new product launches, and regulatory enhancements.

Realigning portfolios: A growing role for gold in asset allocation

With investors in Hong Kong and Singapore seeking protection against market risks and volatility, gold allocations offer a compelling way to diversify and improve risk-adjusted returns. Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist at State Street Global Advisors, explains trends and drivers behind the increasing exposure to this asset class.

‘‘What will the descent from peak rates look like?” – Investment Perspectives Mid Year 2024 Outlook

In this outlook, M&G Investments’ Fabiana Fedeli, Jim Leaviss, Richard Woolnough, Emmanuel Deblanc and others explore the potential implications of the evolving interest-rate backdrop for financial markets.

From stability to agility: nine implications for a new investment landscape

Against the new macroeconomic backdrop, institutional investors are reassessing many of the well-established assumptions and practices that allowed their portfolios to flourish during the great moderation, says Nathan Shetty, CFA^®, FRM, head of multi-asset at Nuveen.

Future-proofing portfolios: investing in the infrastructure of tomorrow

In seeking out companies that provide essential products or services to society, EQT is focused on investing in high-quality businesses with significant and sustainable growth potential in attractive industries.

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