SLI eyes multi-asset launches in Asia

Standard Life Investments (SLI) is set to introduce a multi-asset growth strategy for institutions in Asia and is considering launching a balanced fund focused on the region, AsianInvestor has learned. The UK-based firm, which manages $373 billion globally, of which Asia Pacific accounted for $15.2 billion (4%) as at end-2015, has been striving to build its presence in the region, including through tie-ups with peer-to-peer lending platforms. SLI already runs $76.5 billion in mu…