Galloping into the Year of the Fire Horse, the race continues among private banks and asset managers to see who can distribute the most spectacular red packets to clients. More than just traditional gifts for family and friends, these laisee, or hongbao, have morphed into cult collectables, often trading on secondary markets for prices that rival the currency inside. Horses […]

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This is a sponsored advertorial from PineBridge Investments. By Omar Slim and Andy Suen, Co-heads of Asia Fixed Income Key Takeaways Asia’s economy surprised to the upside in 2025. Despite tariff pressures and global uncertainty, the region demonstrated resilience that few anticipated. Exporters accelerated shipments ahead of tariff deadlines, exemptions in the second half of the year eased the impact, […]

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Asia credit remains relatively resilient, supported by stable fundamentals, limited US exposure, and a strong local investor base. While some export-heavy economies face tariff risks, most major markets are well-positioned to deploy measures to cushion the impact. Asia’s economies are navigating a pivotal moment. US President Donald Trump’s April “Liberation Day” tariffs hit regional economies, particularly export-driven nations such as […]

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PineBridge Investments has appointed a chief executive officer for Malaysia, the asset manager announced in a statement on Monday. Based in Kuala Lumpur and subject to regulatory approval, Angie Ng has been appointed as Malaysia CEO and managing director, equities. Ng succeeds Sze Peng Yap, who has worked for PineBridge for two decades and will transition to a senior advisor […]

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Elections and central bank actions have dominated global markets over the past year, and we expect unusually high monetary policy risk to remain a key driver in 2025. That said, the impact on Asia’s credit markets will likely be less marked, especially for US dollar-denominated Asian bonds. In China, we continue to believe policymakers will not be releasing any stimulus […]

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PineBridge Investments (PineBridge) has made two new hires for its Greater China intermediary distribution team, Asian Private Banker has learnt. Based in Hong Kong, Jason Lam joined PineBridge earlier this month as a senior vice president for intermediary distribution for Greater China, according to people familiar with the matter. Before joining PineBridge, Lam was a business director at Ninety One, […]

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Bank of Japan (BoJ) recently raised the target rate to 25 basis points1 and announced its plan to reduce Japanese Government Bond (JGB) purchases by JPY 400 billion per quarter1. Earlier in March this year, the central bank increased the benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2007 to conclude eight years of negative interest rates, marking a historic […]

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Following interest rate hikes in the past two years by major central banks around the world, fixed income investors have been holding their breath for rate cuts to begin in 2024, thus providing a tailwind for the asset class. However, these moves have largely failed to materialise in the first half of the year. Sticky inflation has kept major central […]

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After a year in which most fixed income assets made a comeback and eked out gains, what does 2024 hold for investors? Given Asia’s growing economic heft and the stellar returns that Asia USD investment grade (IG) bonds have consistently posted, we believe it is worth considering Asia IG as a standalone asset class. Our 2024 outlook: Strong growth makes […]

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A former PineBridge distribution executive responsible for private banking and family offices has joined an independent bond manager in Singapore which manages about US$25 billion in AUM. John Lam has joined Colchester Global Investors as its head of distribution for Asia excluding Japan, according to a post on his verified personal LinkedIn page. In his new role, Lam will focus […]

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Strong credit fundamentals across Asia are expected to continue to bode well in 2024, but selectivity remains key. PineBridge’s co-heads of Asia ex-Japan fixed income, Omar Slim and Andy Suen, share their convictions in Asia investment grade and high yield in the new year. The broad Asian macro environment stands out globally. The region is appealing from a growth perspective, […]

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US asset manager PineBridge Investments announced the appointment of a new intermediary head for APAC and EMEA on Tuesday. Starting 1 January 2024, Nicolas Kopitsis was appointed as head of intermediary distribution for APAC and EMEA. He will be based in Singapore. In his new role, Kopitsis will manage PineBridge’s APAC and EMEA intermediary business strategy and the distribution of […]

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Private banks should not fret too much about the latest defaults in the Chinese property market, with opportunities still existing in other parts of the Asian high yield credit market. This is according to Andy Suen, co-head of Asia ex-Japan, fixed income, at PineBridge Investments, who believes that Asian fixed income is benefitting from a favourable economic backdrop versus developed […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Authors: Omar Slim, CFA Co-Head of Asia ex-Japan Fixed Income Andy Suen CFA, FRM Co-Head of Asia ex-Japan Fixed Income Asia is in the enviable position of being able to boast a bright economic outlook for the rest of 2023. This puts the region in stark contrast to the relatively gloomy prospects […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Authors Omar Slim, CFA, co-head of Asia ex-Japan fixed income and portfolio manager Andy Suen, CFA, FRM, co-head of Asia ex-Japan fixed income and portfolio manager Elizabeth Soon, CFA, head of Asia ex Japan Equities Huzaifa Husain, head of India Equities Cynthia Chen, CFA, portfolio manager, Asia ex Japan Equities After finally […]

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 Omar Slim, portfolio manager of fixed income at PineBridge Investments discusses the opportunities in Asia fixed income, and how the asset class can help build a resilient portfolio amid a challenging market environment. Disclaimer All investments involve risk, including the loss of principal amount invested. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any views express represent the opinion […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Authors: Anik Sen Global Head of Equities Rob Hinchliffe, CFA Portfolio Manager, Head of Global Sector Cluster Research The market is in constant debate about the durability of inflation and the monetary response. While our conversations with management teams suggest that inflation may have already peaked, August official inflation data spooked the […]

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Despite short-term headwinds for China’s economy, sustainability and small caps are two themes in the world’s second largest economy that should generate outperformance for private bank clients in the coming years, according to two of Asia-Pacific’s leading fund selectors. Credit Suisse and BNP Paribas Wealth Management both hold a neutral allocation to China. Yet, at Asian Private Banker‘s 9th Fund […]

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How to bolster product shelves against market volatility with a greater range of alternative solutions was a key topic discussed by private bank fund selectors at Asian Private Banker‘s 9th Fund Selection Nexus in Hong Kong. On a keynote panel entitled The Quest for Resilience and Diversification in Asian Portfolios, leading private banks debated how best to manage client expectations […]

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The market volatility that has emerged on the back of geopolitical tensions, soaring inflation, and rising interest rates is seeing clients still sitting on more cash, while seeking diversification across different investment styles. Speaking at Asian Private Banker’s 9th Fund Selection Nexus in Singapore, key due diligence heads shed light on how they are helping clients rebalance their portfolios and […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Authors: Cynthia Chen, CFA; Arthur Lau, CFA; and Elizabeth Soon, CFA Our economic outlook for Asia for 2022 was pushed off track by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which sharply exacerbated the inflation pressures that are depressing economic sentiment and raising expectations of more aggressive monetary policy tightening. That, in turn, is driving […]

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Nordea Asset Management (Nordea AM) has named a new head of Asia-Pacific distribution as it seeks to better position its selection of sustainable and ESG funds with private clients in the region. Based in Singapore, Anasuya Dhoraisingam will join from Pinebridge Investments as head of Asia-Pacific distribution ex Japan, across both its wholesale and institutional business channels, the Copenhagen-based group […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Over the next 12 months, investors in Asia are likely to contend with a fast-moving investment landscape shaped by the impact of China’s recent policy pivot alongside the tenor of monetary and fiscal policy and the path of inflation. PineBridge Investments’ specialists offer their views on what investors can expect in 2022 […]

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Pinebridge Investments today announced the launch of an Asian high-yield bond fund to provide institutional and professional investors access to the asset class. Registered for sale in the UK and Singapore, the Pinebridge Asian High Yield Total Return Bond Fund is the latest addition to Pinebridge’s Asia fixed income strategies, which have a combined AUM of over US$16 billion. It […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Despite the volatility brought on by the pandemic, Asian bonds are eclipsing their global peers, with sovereign and corporate bond returns among the most attractive in emerging markets. Asian debt has emerged as a bright spot in a global fixed income market straining for positive returns and yields. Forecast to grow faster […]

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This is a sponsored article from PineBridge Investments. Asian US dollar bonds have not only withstood the worst of the Covid-19 volatility so far, but have come out as attractive as ever— offering investors opportunities to pick value at various points of the yield curve. “As the largest economy and issuer in Asia, China anchors the risk sentiment for the […]

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