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Hillhouse taps investors, own cash in bid to raise US$8 billion

It seeks US$7 billion for an Asia-focused buyout fund, and US$1 billion to US$1.5 billion for a growth strategy

Senior executives of the participating institutions at the signing ceremony include Eddy Porwanto, acting CEO of INA (sixth from left), Zhang Qingsong, chairman and CEO of CIC (seventh from left), Israfil Mammadov, CEO of State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (eighth from left) and Wu Peng, chairman of CGS International Securities (extreme right).

Three sovereign wealth funds anchor new China-Asean investment platform; US$520 million secured in first close

There are plans to expand the programme to US$1 billion as it targets opportunities emerging from deeper ties between China, S-E Asia

While Norges Bank Investment Management CEO Nicolai Tangen is a “huge” believer in the power of AI, he worries about rampant corporate valuations and the uncertain profit outlook for it.

Norway’s US$2 trillion wealth fund is sounding a warning on Iran

It is now planning for all sorts of potentially bleak scenarios as global economic resilience is tested

The new fund is in addition to Singtel Innov8’s existing US$250 million evergreen fund.

Singtel unit launches US$250 million global AI growth fund

The Singtel Innov8 fund will back high-growth AI startups

An artist's impression of the Omega 1 Singapore facility which will be developed on a 5.1-hectare site at 19 Gul Lane in the Jurong Industrial Estate.

CLI fund buys 5-hectare Jurong site to build S$260 million automated logistics facility

71,000 sq m facility set for completion in 2028; CLI also takes minority stake in smart logistics firm Ally Logistic Property

The UOBAM Ping An FTSE Asean Dividend Index ETF is the only dividend-focused ETF to be listed on the SGX, says UOB Asset Management.

Amid low rates, UOB Asset Management launches dividend-focused ETF aiming to pay 6%

The new fund invests in ‘leading companies’ in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines

Speed kills portfolios, but patience builds wealth.
A SMART LOOK AT INVESTING

2025’s biggest investing lesson – slow down

It is not about ignoring information but about refusing to let urgency override judgment

The US market benefits from a larger retail and insurance investor base, ensuring consistent bid support and robust secondary market activity.

Resilience, diversification drive demand for collateralised loan obligations

They are backed by diversified, transparent corporate credit, often from large, well-known companies

NUS’ endowment portfolio – which is valued at more than S$15 billion, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute – is spread across segments such as real estate, public and private equity, natural resources and cash.

Singapore varsities, schools have billions in endowment funds: What’s the playbook to grow the monies?

BT takes a peek into what goes on behind-the-scenes of managing these endowment funds