10/07/2019
How Chinese money is driving Southeast Asia’s tech start-up scene
Chinese investment in the region’s start-ups ballooned to US$1.78 billion in the first seven months of this year, an eightfold increase
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10/07/2019
Indonesia's Bukalapak gets investment from South Korea's Shinhan, says valuation $2.5 billion
Bukalapak, whose other backers include Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd and China’s Ant Financial, raised $50 million in a previous fundraising round in January from South Korean firms led by Mirae Asset Daewoo Co Ltd and internet portal
10/07/2019
Co-working in Asia: Five Top Trends
This is having an interesting impact on the space taken up by operators in the last few years within the Asia-Pacific region.
10/07/2019
Frasers-ESR Sell Melbourne Office Project to Ascendas REIT for a $111M
The leadership of the fund’s manager hailed the acquisition of the eight-storey project as adding to the earning potential of Ascendas REIT, which following the completion of the deal for the Melbourne property
10/06/2019
Global Investment Committee Outlook: Moderately Cautious on Global Equity
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10/04/2019
Thailand pension industry assets rise 7.08% in January through August
The number of pension contributors grew 0.3% to 3.31 million over the eight-month period from 3.30 million at the end of last year.
10/04/2019
Taking the slow boat towards CIPRs
Some funds have annuities on their platforms that members can choose
10/04/2019
Advice associations slammed
It added that little is being done to support financial advisers at risk of losing their businesses due to changes in remuneration.
10/04/2019
AMP Capital cuts retail fees on Aussie equities fund
"This scale allows us to pass cost savings on to our retail clients, improving their investment outcomes."
10/04/2019
Tokio Marine Buys U.S. HNW Insurer in Multi-Billion Deal
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter next year.
10/04/2019
Softlogic Life becomes the only company in Sri Lanka to be featured in Forbes “Asia’s Best Under A Billion 2019” list
Softlogic Life was placed in the final 200 for producing the highest sales and earnings per share growth for both the most recent fiscal year and the last three-year period, as well as the strongest one- and a five-year average return on equity.
10/04/2019
Ares Management Corporation and Fidante Partners Announce Strategic Joint Venture in Australia
To support the joint venture, the two companies have formed Ares Australia Management, which will act as the investment manager for new investment vehicles specifically structured for investors in Australia and New Zealand.
10/03/2019
Bonds Get a Taste of What Happens When Central Banks Step Back
All of a sudden, investors were left wondering what other changes were in store.
10/03/2019
S. Korea seeks close ties with Russia's sovereign wealth fund
The first batch of funding will amount to $400 million and gradually be expanded to invest in other areas, such as health care, down the road, Seoul's finance ministry said.
10/03/2019
Broadridge: Brand is Driver of Chinese Retail Fund Demand
Chinese investors today do not directly associate foreign managers with their investment capabilities or strategies
10/02/2019
Ascott partners with Qatar Investment Authority for new Sydney property
Ascott enjoys deep presence in many key gateway cities, across various lodging segments, from serviced residences, hotels, co-living apartments to leasing apartments.
10/02/2019
Three Future Trends in Chinese Luxury
This week, the London-based digital marketing agency Tong Digital hosted another in their series of breakfast briefings covering the future of China’s luxury market.
10/02/2019
Government Pension Investment Fund: Widening the reach
In the rest of the world, watching as benchmark yields breach the zero level and stay there, the daunting prospects ahead are only now starting to enter the collective consciousness of investors.
10/02/2019
Eastspring to buy majority stake in fund manager
The acquisition of TFUND not only complements our existing business but allows us to accelerate our growth and extend our presence in this dynamic market.
10/02/2019
Bonds Get a Taste of What Happens When Central Banks Step Back
All of a sudden, investors were left wondering what other changes were in store.