06/06/2023
Enstar signs $237m loss portfolio transfer agreement
"Australia is an important jurisdiction and very much part of our focus as we look to deliver long-term value to our clients worldwide.”
Alternative Investments
06/06/2023
Korea Post seeks experienced ESG asset manager for domestic equity mandate
The government postal agency is among the most active Korean institutions in outsourcing investments. Like most of them, it doesn’t often announce tender results publicly.
06/06/2023
Manulife Hong Kong to rebrand two MPF funds into ESG themed products
The two funds will incorporate ESG factors as their key investment focus, and this will also be reflected in their investment objectives and underlying investments, Manulife Hong Kong says in a statement on June 2.
06/05/2023
HEAD-TO-HEAD: JP Morgan versus Robeco
FSA compares the JP Morgan Pacific Equity fund and Robeco Asia Pacific fund.
06/05/2023
Hong Kong’s Value Partners’ founders sell 20.2% stake to China’s GF Securities for HK$1.12 billion
The company says its board may consider a proposal to declare a special cash dividend to shareholders of up to HK$0.50 a share before the deal, which is pending regulatory approvals, is completed.
06/02/2023
Value Partners to Introduce Strategic Investment from GF Securities to Boost Business Development and Facilitate Long-term Growth
Upon completion of the transaction, which is subject to various approvals, GF Holdings is expected to hold 20.2 percent of Value Partners, though the exact shareholding and consideration have yet to be finalized.
06/01/2023
SET partners Nasdaq to uplift operating systems
The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s move is expected to improve market efficiency for the bourse operator and further develop the Thai capital market.
05/31/2023
Noah Holdings Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results For The First Quarter 2023
Net revenues decreased by 8.9% from the fourth quarter of 2022, mainly due to decreases in one-time commissions.
05/30/2023
Manulife Singapore Introduces Program for Financial Consultants
Manulife Pro addresses specific challenges facing financial consultants, including swift underwriting support to increase efficiency, and enhanced customer engagement services with access to prospect leads.
05/30/2023
Fullerton Fund Management and Stockbit Forge Partnership
Indonesia’s mutual fund’s asset under management is still less than 4.0 percent of GDP, which is far below Malaysia, Thailand, and India where this ratio is 35.8% percent, 30.3 percent and 15.8 percent of GDP respectively.
05/30/2023
FountainCap wins Asset Management Company of the Year Award consecutively for 2 years
"It is an honor to be awarded the China Offshore Equity – Long-only award again this year. We are proud to have achieved significant growth and breakthroughs in 2022,"
05/30/2023
Cayman considers Singapore as alternative to Hong Kong for Asia base
Hong Kong had long been considered the preferred location for a base in Asia for a Cayman Islands government office
05/26/2023
Singapore Favors Luxury Watches as Alternative Investment
Around 59 percent of Singapore UNHW choose luxury watches as a top investment of passion to be sought after in 2023.
05/26/2023
MA Financial establishes Singapore office
Martin said Singapore has become the 'Switzerland of the East', or in other words, the global centre for capital.
05/25/2023
Income Asset Management buys credit fund
Saldanha brings over 20-years' experience to the role
05/24/2023
Bankers See Asia-Middle East Dual Listings as a Budding Trend
The Saudi stock exchange has been particularly active in seeking to foster international ties, signing pacts with both the Hong Kong and Singapore bourses this year to cooperate in areas such as cross listings.
05/24/2023
South Korea asset manager blames BNP AM joint venture for slow ETF start
Co-head of Shinhan AM says former partner was opposed to entering market for exchange traded funds
05/23/2023
Zennor Asset Management launches Japan Equity Income Fund
The duo will aim to deliver a meaningful and growing level of income
05/22/2023
China Development Bank issues bonds for urban infrastructure construction
It aims to guide social funds to investing in urban infrastructure through market-based financing, and to facilitate harmonious coexistence between people and nature in cities.
05/22/2023
Moomoo Expands Into Malaysia Following Success In Singapore
Through inclusive finance, Malaysia investors will enjoy lifelong access to a holistic suite of self-help educational resources, free-for-all market data and a supportive global community to unlock more opportunities.