Asia-Pacific

After making major investments in the region this year, the Canadian LP says diversifying its credit portfolio with strategic agreements is a key pillar of its strategy.

Spencer Ivey has relocated to Sydney to spearhead Ares’ push into APAC infra debt, a market the firm feels may grow substantially over the next 10 years.

Seen by some as a useful liquidity tool and by others as a disguiser of stress, payment-in-kind has become one of today’s big talking points.

A high-level investments team restructure has seen the fund create several new senior portfolio manager roles within its mid-risk investments function.

Stuart Wrigley, who will also lead the firm’s Asia-Pacific expansion from a new Singapore office, joins following a 24-year stint at GSAM, most recently as head of its APAC client solutions group.

Youngshin Park, a 20-year veteran of the country’s LP community, explains what makes Korean LPs tick and outlines the best strategies for accessing this rich source of capital.

Manager argues that a weak dollar and attacks on the Federal Reserve enhance emerging-market opportunities.

IMM Credit & Solutions already has around $2.2bn of AUM across 12 investments, chief executive Chan-Woo Park and vice-president Jong Weon Lee tell PDI.

We heard first-hand from some of the countries’ most influential investors about their concerns, ambitions and strategic priorities on the cusp of H2.

LPs from the region are looking more closely at workout capabilities, deal sourcing and back-office staffing when assessing new and existing managers.