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.
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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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11/18/2019
China retail investors desert money market funds
Although there were net outflows in the China onshore fund industry, equity products continue to gain traction, according to a recent report.
11/17/2019
Investors don't 'blindly follow' proxy firms, $430b fund manager declares
US-headquartered Russell is a top 30 investor in ASX-listed retailer Harvey Norman and also holds shares of Wesfarmers – two companies whose boards have in recent weeks criticised proxy firms which advise investors on corporate governance.
11/17/2019
AIIB expects investment worth $100 million a year in India's renewable projects
AIIB's big ticket investments include $500 million in Mumbai Urban Transport Project 3, $455 million in Andhra Pradesh Rural Roads Project and $450 million in AP Urban Water Supply Project.
11/15/2019
L&T Cap likely to sell Dubai Wealth business
The wealth book is estimated to be about $200-250 million which may be valued between 2 and 5 percent of the book size.
11/15/2019
Hong Kong money markets show investor calm starting to crack
Analysts are debating whether the latest moves can be attributed to local unrest: cash supply was already under pressure due to seasonal needs from banks, as well as demand for Alibaba Group Holding's massive public offering.
11/14/2019
Hedge fund body sets out 45 steps for change in diversity push
The paper comes as industry leaders increasingly recognise the competitive advantage that is found in a diverse workforce.
11/14/2019
New-look Asia Dragon aims to impress retail investors
The rebranding comes amid early signs of a turnaround in performance following pressure from the board for investment manager Aberdeen Standard to close the gap with its rivals.
11/14/2019
Corporate services provider completes acquisition
Acclime now have a presence across 5 jurisdictions in Asia, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, with nearly 200 professional staff.
11/14/2019
UOB, PwC and SFA report reveals FinTech firms in Singapore attract most global funding within ASEAN
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Singapore FinTech Association, attributes the strength of Singapore’s FinTech scene to the encouragement by the city to innovate, supported further by the even distribution of funding.
11/14/2019
China’s investment management opportunity
Reforms could create a multitrillion-dollar market for foreign firms
11/13/2019
Banque de France and Monetary Authority of Singapore Strengthen Financial Cooperation
"MAS and BDF & ACPR have a very good and close relationship"
11/13/2019
Banks' wealth exit puts rocket under BlackRock ETFs
The world's largest asset manager is bullish on the Australian exchange-traded fund market
11/13/2019
Trustee firm expands into fund administration
Administration in Australia is far too manual and more expensive than in many other nations, he added.
11/13/2019
Sydney boutique heads for Chi-X
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11/12/2019
US specialist ETF firm eyes Asia
Global X is one of the ETF companies that the Korean firm owns.
11/12/2019
additiv powers Indonesia’s first Bond Trading App
PTBC plans to further strengthen its position as an innovator and leader in Wealth Management in the Indonesian market by launching additional product offers though SmartWealth over the coming months.
11/12/2019
Super funds could boost returns by 59bps: Report
Parametric managing director of research in Australia Raewyn Williams said this is akin to Australia's stewardship of water in the current drought crisis.