FIS Singapore 2025-2
Private Credit
HOOPP: Light covenants in private credit are a growing source of concern
The boom in private credit has been accompanied by a spike in lighter covenants, reducing protection and guardrails for lenders says Jennifer Shum, senior managing director, structured and private credit at HOOPP, and warns of mounting risks in private credit.
Sarah RundellFebruary 11, 2026
Technology
CalPERS board warned of risks in AI investments including China innovation
An investment banking expert has warned the CalPERS board of the risks inherent in AI, emphasising the importance of investors understanding how their exposure to AI is at risk because of Chinese competitors.
Sarah RundellFebruary 4, 2026
Opinion
Risk 2.0 is better – let’s count the ways
In the final part of a column series exploring a new risk management framework, 'risk 2.0', WTW global head of portfolio strategy Jeff Chee outlines what investment professionals of the future need to understand about the commonalities of risk events and the resulting benefits of an interconnected risk mindset.
Jeff CheeFebruary 4, 2026
Featured Story
Dutch pension funds face tech reckoning, warns central bank
The Netherlands' Central Bank has warned the country's pension funds that their €150 billion ($177 billion) investments in tech companies, representing almost 43 per cent of their listed equities portfolios and 8 per cent of their total balance sheet, is at risk from a potential AI bubble.
Sarah RundellFebruary 3, 2026
Editorial
Strong governance and new ideas central to Kevin Warsh ideology
Kevin Warsh’s strong views on economic governance, and his precocious nature, will hold him in good stead as he takes the reins of the US Federal Reserve. For investors, his views on the conflating of monetary and fiscal policy are key considerations to watch.
Amanda WhiteFebruary 1, 2026
Investor Profile
Cost, efficiency and less directs: AIMCo’s CIO spells out new strategy
AIMCo's new CIO Justin Lord explains why he is upbeat about investment opportunities and the fund manager's new governance after a tumultuous few years. Prioritising costs, efficiency and cutting back on direct investments in private equity, he articulates the opportunities ahead including in infrastructure and private credit.
Sarah RundellFebruary 1, 2026
Featured Story
Where foreign capital fits in China’s parallel tech system
A firsthand look by Top1000funds.com at Apollo Go’s Wuhan robotaxi hub reveals how China is building a parallel tech ecosystem. The opportunity set across AI adjacent industries is expanding exponentially, but governance and geopolitical constraints could make it hard for foreign asset owners to participate in the upside.
Darcy SongJanuary 30, 2026