Malaysia

While there is still institutional interest in private credit, wealthy investors have been less enthusiastic in Malaysia, according to one investment research head.

AsianInvestor has identified 15 exceptional executives from life insurance companies operating in the region. Today, we profile senior executives from Korea's Shinhan Life Insurance and Prudential in Malaysia.

Malaysia largest state pension fund sees institutions leading sustainability efforts through policy engagement and innovative investments, a trend that extends to emerging markets across the broader Southeast Asian region.

The public pension fund is set to announce 12 new global GPs in December for a new $1.4 billion fund. It is also planning several semiconductor-focused funds to bring mainland Chinese and Taiwanese companies to Malaysia.

Durraini Baharuddin, group chief investment officer at Malaysia's MNRB Group, outlines the main local sectors investors will be watching with high interest in the months ahead. Other experts also weighed in.

The $40 billion Malaysian public pension fund will adjust its strategic asset allocation plan for 2025 to support local high-growth, high-value sectors under a government initiative.

The global life insurer and Malaysian pension fund both shared their approaches to green investments, local market challenges, and combating greenwashing.

Malaysian asset owners anticipate the 2025 budget measures to optimise taxation and foster a thriving ecosystem for the private market.

Singapore attracted 250 new single family offices in 2024; Malaysia offers tax-free incentives to family offices; Telstra and Equip Super announce decision to merge; Prudential launches whitepaper on climate transition financing; and more.

Former Ping An co-CEO joins Sun Life Canada; Ex-FSSA Investment's manager joins hedge fund FengHe; ESSSuper adds investment manager; GAM Investments Australia head resigns; Harvest Fund Management adds REITs specialist; and more.

As blended finance grapples with scalability challenges, Pentagreen Capital is looking to create 'due diligence templates' across five critical sectors.

GIC mulls investing in appliance maker's HK listing; Malaysia's SWF expects better investment returns in 2024 from a year ago; Temasek set to buy stake in Blackstone-owned VFS; KIC seeking entity for investment services; and more.