Valuations of traditional asset classes have become expensive, and diversifying with alternative assets can still be done relatively cheap, according to industry sources.
Tag: Alternatives
GAM sees traction for niche alts in Asia
There’s more scope for the right liquid alternatives products in Asia, according to Rossen Djounov, GAM’s new managing director and head of Asia.
Singapore’s AM industry up 7% in 2016
Despite several local bond defaults, Singapore’s asset management industry managed to grow 7% last year, with managed assets hitting S$2.7trn ($1.96trn), according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s 2016-2017 annual report.
DBS WM sees risk in fixed income fixation
Strong client demand for fixed income could be offset by some alts exposure, but convincing clients is a slow process, said Marc Lansonneur, head of Singapore wealth investment and treasury at DBS.
Survey: Asian institutions to increase alts
A majority of Asian institutional investors are expected to increase investments in alternative assets as bond yields disappoint, according to to a survey report from Natixis Global Asset Management.
Direct lending strategy pulls in $100m from IIs
As bond yields fall, UK-based alternative investment firm Prestige Fund Management said it has sourced an additional $100m in institutional investor commitments for its direct lending strategy.
Aberdeen joins others targeting alts in Asia
Known as an emerging markets specialist, the firm has been diversifying into alternatives and intends to make a push for alts and multi-asset in Asia, said Andrew McCaffery, global head of alternatives and group head of solutions.
Matthews Asia’s latest fund to target Asian high yield
Active with immediate effect, the Matthews Asia Credit Opportunities Fund will seek a diverse range of income-generating openings across the Asian continent.
DBS Private Bank plans to expand alts
Market volatility is driving investor interest in alternatives, and Singapore’s DBS Private Bank plans to onboard more alternative asset managers while adding staff with expertise in this area, said Kelvin Tan, head of investment funds.
Legg Mason to buy infra asset manager
The firm has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sydney-headquartered RARE Infrastructure, aiming to expand its offerings in liquid alternatives.
