Newsmakers
China Pension Fund Seeks Foreign Investments
Chairman of $316.6 billion fund cites diversification as motivation for overseas assets.
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Newsmakers
Hong Kong’s MPF Pension on Track for Best Performance Since 2009
Although the titanic pension fund is poised for 15% returns, geopolitical climate could create problems in Q4.
Newsmakers
Hong Kong MPF Plans more than Double in a Decade
Average benefits surge to HK$154,000 in 2016 from HK$68,000 in 2006.
Research
NEPC: Emerging Markets Boost Global Equities in August
MSCI EM Index currently at 28.3% returns in 2017.
Credit Suisse: Commodities Picked Up in July on Signs of Economic Improvement
The oil sector gained with improving demand, although expectations for OPEC’s prospects of bringing down global production were reduced.
Preqin: Emerging Market Private Equity Assets Boom to Cross $500 Billion Mark
One-fifth of global investors intend to increase their allocation to private equity in emerging markets in 2017.
Hedge Funds Eke Out Eighth Positive Month in June
Emerging markets, activists funds post strong gains, while managed futures and large funds struggled.
Newsmakers
Chinese Pension Inflows Surge
Money going into Chinese pensions is up nearly 24% from last year.
Market Moves
Will Saudi Arabia Be Next on MSCI Emerging Market Index?
Country placed on watch list based on the progress of its recent stock market reforms.
Asset Allocation
MSCI Set to Include Chinese Big Caps, But Growth May Be Elsewhere
The 222 large-cap stocks being included in emerging market ETF are largely part of the old Chinese economy.
Asset Allocation
Office Oversupply Looms, But Global Economies Look Solid, Commercial Real Estate Economist Says
China, some US cities could face glut due to aggressive development.
Alternatives
Coronado: China Key to Global Economy, Real Estate
Economist also notes that US rate rise likely to be slow based on high levels of debt.
Newsmakers
Chinese Hedge Fund Opens in US
Hywin Capital Management is targeting 8% to 15% annual returns.
Risk
Eight Largest Pension Systems Will Have $400 Trillion Gap by 2050
World Economic Forum warns of “imperiling the incomes of future generations.”