Investing in emerging managers offers diversification and opportunities to drive change through seed capital, according to a single-family office.
Alternatives
Some investors are taking advantage of a rush for the exits by real estate funds and REITs.
Australian Retirement Trust has opened its London office, in a strategic move to enhance international presence and partnerships; access new investment opportunities; and diversify its portfolio across infrastructure, real estate, and private equity.
The Korean national pension fund is embracing a new investment approach, allocating capital across asset classes to boost returns. The fund is prioritising riskier assets, such as equities and alternatives, as evidenced by a recent $1.1 billion external mandate that exemplifies this strategic shift.
A former pension fund executive explains how he found inspiration for his career from a famous investor’s book that he labels a must-read for understanding how to manage alternative investments.
Private debt and secondaries are gaining favour as inflation and interest rates shake up private markets, a State Street survey shows.
The Japanese corporate pension fund is preparing for a drop in the global economy that its CIO believes will spur opportunities in both public and private markets.
A newly established association in Hong Kong plans to help Chinese alternatives managers raise capital offshore, defying the “Anything But China” global sentiment.
Market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and tenant-driven demand are shaping the climate-focused real estate investment landscape, according to industry experts.
With significant firepower at their disposal, Asia Pacific's major asset owners are building new skill sets to expand into private debt opportunities and explore real assets beyond primary markets.
Buildings performing better on sustainability may not be more attractive to institutional investors without regulatory requirements or demonstrable financial benefits.
The Dutch pension investor’s asset owner-led infrastructure fund is looking to create strategic alliances with major global partners like NZ Super, Japan’s GPIF, and Korea's NPS.