A round-up of key themes from the three-day hedge fund conference, as well as a few off-key incidents.
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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.
The investment consultancy has made an internal transfer to fill the newly created post of head of sovereign advisory for Asia, as it sharpens its focus on this client segment.
Recent equity market volatility in China will lead investors to increase allocations to alternatives, particularly private equity, says consultancy Towers Watson.
In light of an improved economic outlook and rising salaries, companies in the region are looking anew at the benefits of launching retirement schemes.
Asian asset owners have made big gains in sophistication, which some feel could pose a challenge for smaller asset managers.
In partnership with Towers Watson
It’s time for asset owners to modernise their risk management practices, argues Towers Watson. The possibility of mission impairment gives rise to the need for buffers.
Peter Ryan-Kane finds institutional investors taking concrete steps to boost yield and reduce volatility, while becoming less herd-like and more focused on portfolio construction.
The world's largest managers saw assets drop 3%, with Japanese firms outperforming. The biggest have increased passive management, underlining displeasure with active fees.
In partnership with Naomi Denning
Naomi Denning of Towers Watson explains how important it is to use an adaptive approach when managing private-markets portfolios.
The consultancy worries Korea's corporate pension plans are so conservative that they may not be able to pay their liabilities over the long-term.
Towers Watson says managers should consider this concept as the case for CNH bonds is unattractive now. Separately, HSBC talks about opportunities in China's onshore RMB bond market.
