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China seeing global flows for diversification

Amid the new investment mantra of diversification of equity allocations, there is growing demand for exposure to China’s innovation and transformation journey, according to BlackRock’s Andy Ng and Emerald Yau of FTSE Russell.

Flexing duration: strategies for a shifting global bond market

With the US economy exhibiting higher inflation and interest rates, dynamic duration management is a powerful – and essential – tool for global bond portfolios, according to L&Gs Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy for Asia, and Ian Hutchinson, head of global bond strategies.

Can insurers make high-quality private credit pay off?

For structural and cyclical reasons ranging from yield to long duration cashflows to diversification to capital efficiency, investment grade (IG) private credit should be increasingly appealing to insurance portfolios in Asia, says James Hayes, head of the insurance client team for L&G Asset Management.

Private credit’s next phase: finding opportunity in a maturing market

The rapid growth of the private credit market signals an asset class here to stay for institutional investors, say Laura Parrott, Head of Private Fixed Income, Nuveen.

Opening up private markets: creating more access and transparency

Amid growing allocations globally to private markets, the focus has shifted to more transparent and liquid access to assets. The goal is making them more transparent and investable, with recent index innovations by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) a key starting point, says Ari Rajendra, the firm’s head of private markets indices.

Nearly 60% of APAC investors favour Europe's long-term opportunities over other regions

A new survey by BNP Paribas Asset Management shows Europe is gaining ground in 76% of APAC investors’ portfolios. Here’s why.

Taking a selective approach to European real estate

In a maturing private markets landscape, being selective counts. European real estate offers renewed opportunities for investors who take a disciplined, sector-specific approach as they eye assets with strong fundamentals and structural growth potential, according to specialists at Principal.

Resilient returns: unlocking fixed income’s potential in volatile times for Asian institutional investors

In the dynamic landscape of global fixed income (FI) markets, understanding the key drivers and effectively navigating volatility are crucial for achieving resilient returns – especially in today’s era, says Pilar Gomez-Bravo, co-chief investment officer, FI, at MFS Investment Management. 

Global equity investing: where in the world are your returns coming from?

For PineBridge Investments, one of the most consistent sources of alpha historically has been to use a company’s lifecycle stage as a more accurate way to spot mispricings and identify growth prospects over the next three to five years. 

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.