October 2021
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October 2021

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Australis’s Future Fund investment return rebounds
Government Funds: The performance surpassed the fund’s target return of 7.1%
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 28, 2021
Korea’s KTCU denies plans to invest in bitcoin ETF
Market Access: Market capitalisation of global bitcoin assets reached a record US$1.17 trillion in April but has dropped slightly since
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 28, 2021
Analysis: Dutch, New York pension funds go green
Analysis: Dutch pension group says real estate sector accounts for 30%-40% of global emissions, but can easily decarbonise
By Paul Mackintosh   
October 27, 2021
J.P. Morgan Asset Management invests in Hong Kong ESG data firm
Market Presence: The data science team is led by Lee Bray, Asia Pacific head of equity trading and data science
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 27, 2021
Korea’s GEPS seeks bids for 300 billion won global equity mandate
Market Access: Applicants must have minimum three-year track record managing foreign stocks, global equity funds and ETFs
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 27, 2021
Korea Post opens tender for 110 billion won hedge fund mandate
Market Access: The manager will provide advisory services, including performance measurement and portfolio management
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 26, 2021
Citi study finds 44% of global players expect T+1 US stock settlement by 2026
Investments: Unlike most market participants, infrastructure providers don’t see DLT as essential to compress stock settlement cycle
By Goh Thean Eu   
October 26, 2021
Singapore’s Temasek helps raise US$430 million for Bahamas-based crypto firm FTX
Investments: The latest funding round values the crypto firm at $25 billion, FTX says
By Goh Thean Eu   
October 26, 2021
Asia investors see inconsistent ESG scores as key barrier, Capital says
Environmental: Over 25% of survey respondents rank difficulty accessing information as the leading challenge to implement ESG
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 25, 2021
US alternatives manager Monroe sets sights on Asia
Market Access: Asia Pacific currently accounts for only 1% of Monroe’s assets under management
By Hui Ching-hoo   
October 25, 2021
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