11/22/2019
Lasalle Seed Japan Property Fund With JPY 105B In Asset
he initial portfolio of six properties, which have not yet been revealed publicly, were selected based on LaSalle’s research and strategy framework
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11/22/2019
Singapore Asset Manager Launches Sustainable Fund
Active manager Maitri has launched the Sustainable Multi-Asset Absolute Return Strategy Fund, its first fund in its portfolio, the Singapore-based firm announced in a press release on Wednesday.
11/22/2019
AMP turnaround is not for the faint-hearted
Is the embattled financial services giant cheap enough at current prices to warrant being part of a portfolio given the massive shake up?
11/22/2019
QSuper, Sunsuper not committed to merger
"That could mean a merger, or it could mean some other arrangement," Pennisi said.
11/22/2019
Nomura’s China Joint Venture Receives Securities Business License
Nomura is committed to developing the capital markets and supporting economic growth in both Japan and China.
11/21/2019
Aviva restructures into 5 divisions, sells Hong Kong stake to Hillhouse Capital
Aviva set out several three-year targets, including a 12 per cent return on equity and a £300 million (S$527.1 million) net cost saving by 2022.
11/21/2019
Aviva shares drop as corporate shakeup leaves investors unimpressed
Its shares hit one-month lows and were down 2.9 per cent at 406 pence at 0813 GMT, one of the worst performers in the FTSE 100 after it outlined its new strategy.
11/21/2019
Super Fund of the Year named
"It does this by not losing sight of its primary mission: delivering solid reliable investment returns after fees year after year and providing just the right type of extra features and services its growing number of members need."
11/21/2019
Bahrain bank, China firm create $50m venture capital fund for Middle East tech market
The fund – MEC Ventures – will invest across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, and technology ecosystem enablers
11/20/2019
Al Salam Bank and China's MSA Capital launch $50m regional venture fund
Chinese venture fund with $1bn of assets under management received investment from Bahrain's Al Waha Fund of Funds last month
11/20/2019
Neuberger Berman launches first Japan-based equity team
Kubota will be supported by two analysts, including Naoto Saito, who joined Neuberger Berman in September as a senior research analyst.
11/20/2019
ETFs in China could face fee war
As the ETF market starts to attract investors in China, passive products could face a fee-driven shakeout, according to a local report.
11/20/2019
Industry fund appoints new group insurer, ups indirect fee
The mandate change was effective September 28, with AIA now providing Intrust's members with death and TPD cover.
11/19/2019
Japan's Dai-ichi Life invests 200 million yen in education startup
Through this investment, our company expects to see a high return, and will also financially support, and continuously monitor the progress of Life is Tech’s endeavour,” Dai-ichi Life says in a statement on November 15.
11/19/2019
InCred Capital acquires L&T Capital Dubai, to foray into global wealth management business
Apart from L&T Capital, InCred also acquired Reliance Wealth recently, to foray into the asset, investment banking, and wealth management business.
11/19/2019
Islamic finance becoming a global force, says report
It states that the industry was successfully building upon its Shariah-based principles of ethical and sustainable finance and banking to attract new clients
11/19/2019
Japanese giant steps up global funds push with SMID strategy
One Asset Management said the fund would be focusing on companies with sustainable business models, which also have a differentiated competitive edge.
11/19/2019
Japan's top insurers seen to cut 1 trillion yen of foreign bonds on forex volatility
The US dollar has lost 4.4% against the Japanese yen over the past 12 months.
11/19/2019
Aviva’s Singapore and China operations not for sale
It is ‘exploring strategic options’ for its Hong Kong, Vietnam and Indonesia businesses
11/18/2019
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