Milken Global Conference
Momentum in ESG in Asia
Asia's largest institutional investors help spread the ESG movement in emerging markets.
Elizabeth FryMay 9, 2019
The Latest
Risk
Geopolitics: risk or opportunity?
The challenge around geopolitical risk is determining how sustained or long-lasting any particular risk is. Angela Rodell, CEO of Alaska Permanent sees opportunity in having a view of the world.
Amanda WhiteMarch 15, 2019
Manager Relationships
AP2’s relationships in China
In the next of this new regular series, we examine the relationships that evolved as Sweden’s AP2 decided to invest with local managers in China. The story examines the process for choosing and monitoring Chinese managers, and the burgeoning focus on sustainability in that market.
Sarah RundellMarch 5, 2019
FIS Stanford
China’s enticing, challenging market
Inefficient markets and an explosion of technological innovation fuelled by Millennial consumers make China a tantalising prospect but accessing strong returns there isn’t as simple as it looks.
Sarah RundellOctober 12, 2018
Analysis
Funds team up on G7 priorities
A group of institutional investors are collaborating to address the G7 priorities of climate change, gender inequality and the infrastructure gap, agreeing to commit resources and expertise.
Amanda WhiteJuly 19, 2018
Analysis
MSCI leaves out suspended A-shares
A handful of companies halted trading this week, prompting MSCI to drop plans to add them to its emerging markets index as it made the long-awaited inclusion of 229 China-listed stocks.
Jean-Paul PelosiJune 1, 2018
Hedge Funds
Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives
The $29 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas will add to its alternatives portfolio over four years and wants small managers to represent 10 per cent of its active mandates.
Sarah RundellMay 25, 2018
Investor Profile
APG in Asia: local, scalable
Dutch pension fund APG finds that bespoke, expandable deals with partners in the area serve it best in the competitive Asia-Pacific markets. Regional head Wim Hazeleger explains the approach.
Ben HurleyMarch 21, 2018