Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance embraces tactical shifts as China economy slows

With the world's number two economy losing steam and yields harder to find, insurers are shifting from static strategies to tactical asset allocation, the life insurer's CIO says.

Fed cuts trigger Asian pivot to European credit

A move away from US assets is accelerating as investors seek refuge in European bank debt, a market offering stability from ECB policy and insulation from tariffs and geopolitical ructions.

GIC in talks to sell 71% stake in US real estate firm to Brookfield

GIC is in talks to sell its majority stake in Yes! Communities to Brookfield; Macquarie Asset Management has closed its first dedicated energy transition fund with over $3 billion in total commitments; and more.

From uncertainty to upside: Why Asia allocators must look beyond the headlines

Asia’s markets continue to demonstrate a resilience shaped by discipline, adaptation and a shift in investor mindset. Amidst a backdrop of policy uncertainty, trade disruptions and shifting sentiment, how should investors be approaching the region today? AsianInvestor speaks to Vikas Pershad, portfolio manager, Asian equities at M&G Investments for his take on what is changing – and what still matters most.

Rethinking collateral: New approaches to liquidity management

The challenges of modern liquidity management can mean investors are long cash one day and short the next. In response, BNY’s integrated platform gives the buyside a multi-dimensional way to optimise non-cash collateral, helping to save costs and increase operational efficiency.

Electronic marketplaces: evolving protocols for fixed income trading in a changing world

As fixed income markets increasingly embrace electronic protocols, traders are gaining access to deeper liquidity, greater transparency, richer data and enhanced price discovery – all critical ingredients for more effective execution. Mark Bailey, head of product for Tradeweb in APAC, outlines how these evolving tools are reshaping trading behaviour and outcomes.

2025 midyear outlook: experts’ views on cross-asset opportunities for H2

As we hit the mid-point of the year, uncertainty continues to shape sentiment in the current environment. Across asset classes and markets, investment and portfolio specialists from PineBridge Investments identify what to watch and where to allocate for the rest of 2025.

Incorporating climate risk into asset allocation for APAC investors

With financial assets at risk from more frequent and intense natural disasters, Christy Chan, head of APAC client development at ICE, explores the need for APAC investors to incorporate physical climate risk data into a portfolio-wide view of risk exposure and allocation opportunities.

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