LP insights: How do investors navigate private market investments in Asia?

As global private markets continue to evolve, Asia continues to be a compelling offer for LPs from around the world. From private equity to family offices and venture capital, Asia offers a wealth of fast growing investment opportunities across a range of sectors. At SuperReturn Asia 2024 in Singapore, we caught up with some of the regions most prolific LPs about the challenges the region poses, where they are looking for the most lucrative opportunities and how to navigate the complexities of Asian Private Markets. Catch up with them below!

Optimising private market investments: Strategies for Asian investors

Kerrine Koh, Managing Director, Head of South East Asia, Hamilton Lane, joined us to chat about their multi-layered approach to private market investments, focusing on foundational considerations, portfolio strategy, and implementation. We explore the benefits of diversification, ESG considerations, and the growing prevalence of evergreen private market funds, especially for younger and newer investors in Asia. We also discuss recent trends in stock-bond correlation and how private markets have outperformed public markets over the past 15 years, providing valuable insights for investors.

It stays in the family: Family office growth and investment strategies in Asia Pacific

Watch our conversation with Wouter Kneepkens, Partner, Blauwpark Partners, as we explore the burgeoning growth of family offices in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in Singapore, which has seen a significant influx over the past two years. We delve into the investment environment, focusing on the strong performance of mid-cap and smaller managers, in contrast to the challenges faced by large-cap managers. The discussion also covers strategic consistency in private markets amidst a challenging exit environment and the cautious stance on investments in China despite potential opportunities.