In contrast to their Western peers, Asian managers are finding the Chinese market good for returns, while some domestic investors in current regional darling Japan are selling stocks.
Asian pension funds and insurers are looking to expand beyond commercial foreign real estate, which would impact global property markets, says Brookfield Financial.
China's sovereign wealth fund bounced back last year after posting negative returns. But it is facing challenges in terms of costs and attracting personnel, says Z-Ben Advisors.
China Investment Corporation is eyeing greater exposure to manufacturing, property and real-asset investments, says chairman and chief executive Lou Jiwei.