Institutional investors committing to emerging markets have been most keen on Asia and Latin America, according to the latest research from placement and advisory firm Probitas Partners.
A measure released today requires firms with an AUM of over RMB500m to register with China’s National Development and Reform Commission and submit to regular reviews. The measure will expand the investable universe of China’s SSF, which can only commit to NDRC-approved firms.
Steven Okun, a former deputy general counsel at the US Department of Transportation, will lead the firm's regional public affairs, corporate citizenship initiatives and external communications.
The Swiss fund of funds manager has secured ex-AI Capital head Kazushige Kobayashi to lead its second office in Asia. The firm focuses on investments in infrastructure, private equity, clean energy and real estate.