Abacus Global Management Expands Secondary Life Insurance in Asia Amid Market Volatility

Abacus Global Management, a publicly traded alternative asset manager, is expanding its presence in Asia, particularly in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, as demand for alternative credit and longevity-linked assets grows. The firm's Secondary Life Insurance strategy provides stable returns tied to longevity outcomes rather than market cycles, making it an attractive option for allocators seeking uncorrelated sources of return.

Singapore, September 10, 2025 — Amidst persistent market volatility, Asian allocators are increasingly seeking uncorrelated sources of return. Secondary life insurance, or life settlements, is gaining recognition as a reliable, actuarially driven strategy. Abacus Global Management (NASDAQ: ABL), a publicly traded alternative asset manager, is expanding its presence in Asia, particularly in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan, to meet this growing demand Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum and A Rising Alternative in Asia^[1].

Abacus' Secondary Life Insurance strategy involves acquiring existing U.S. life insurance policies at a discount and maintaining premiums until maturity. This approach provides stable returns tied to longevity outcomes rather than market cycles, making it an attractive option for allocators seeking uncorrelated sources of return. Globally, life settlements represent a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, with over USD 200 billion worth of policies lapsing each year in the U.S. Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum and A Rising Alternative in Asia^[1].

While well-established in the U.S. and Europe, this asset class remains nascent in Asia. However, as family offices and institutional allocators in the region build more sophisticated portfolios, many are turning to this uncorrelated strategy to diversify risk and benefit from predictable cash flows secured by highly rated U.S. life insurance companies Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum and A Rising Alternative in Asia^[1].

Abacus has established a strong investor base in Japan and Singapore and sees significant opportunities to expand further in these two markets as well as Hong Kong SAR. As part of this expansion, Abacus will host an investor roadshow in Singapore and Japan this October and November, bringing senior management to meet with existing and new investors Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum and A Rising Alternative in Asia^[1].

The Absolute Return Fund IV (ARF IV), managed by Abacus, continues to build on a track record of disciplined actuarial modeling, rigorous risk management, and consistent distributions. The fund is structured to deliver double-digit net returns with quarterly distributions, offering investors bond-like regularity alongside the growth potential of a niche, uncorrelated asset class Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum and A Rising Alternative in Asia^[1].

Abacus is well-positioned to lead the next phase of growth in secondary life insurance in Asia. With nearly $3 billion in assets under management, the firm's strategy is built on stability, transparency, and performance. Carlisle Management Company, part of Abacus Global Management, was acquired in December 2024 and has been at the forefront of the life settlement industry, establishing a new standard for transparent transactions and creating exceptional opportunities for secondary life insurance investors and policyholders Abacus Global Management - Secondary Life Insurance - Building Momentum and A Rising Alternative in Asia^[1].

By expanding its presence in Asia, Abacus aims to become the partner of choice for Asian allocators seeking stability in uncertain markets. The firm's focus on transparency and performance aligns with the growing demand for alternative credit and longevity-linked assets in the region.