The 2026 Global Investor Outlook by Colliers reveals a significant pivot of global capital towards Asia Pacific (APAC), driven by investors seeking growth and diversification in a region renowned for innovation and wealth creation. The report, based on insights from nearly 1,400 investors, indicates that APAC-focused capital raising has surged over 130% since 2024, now accounting for 11% of global fundraising in the first three quarters of 2025.
Investors are increasingly targeting dynamic markets such as Japan, Australia, Singapore, and India, with a renewed interest in sectors like office, retail, industrial and logistics, data centres, and residential. Sam Harvey-Jones, Colliers’ Chief Operating Officer for Asia Pacific, noted, “Investors are changing gears. After a challenging period, capital is moving decisively towards stability and opportunity.”
Private capital and innovative deal-making are gaining traction, particularly in Hong Kong and Australia, as family offices and high-net-worth individuals capitalise on unique pricing opportunities. The office sector is experiencing renewed interest, with US and Japanese capital flowing into Australia and Japan, driven by resilient demand and positive rental growth.
Retail assets are regaining attention, with investors focusing on core, high-quality assets. Lachlan MacGillivray, Colliers’ Managing Director of Retail Capital Markets, Asia Pacific, remarked, “Retail, long considered a premier asset class, then viewed as an alternative, has now swung back to premier status.”
The report also highlights the growing demand for industrial and logistics sectors, driven by e-commerce, and the emergence of data centres as a key growth sector. With increased competition and higher transaction volumes expected in 2026, APAC offers diverse opportunities for investors, each market presenting unique strengths and growth drivers.
