05/15/2019
JOHCM focuses on disrupted industries
After recent disappointing returns, the JOHCM Asia ex-Japan Fund is placing its faith in companies that have transformed their business models.
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05/15/2019
Chinese listed banks post better Q1 results: newspaper
China stepped up its financial support to key areas and weak links in the economy, according to data released by the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission on Friday.
05/15/2019
Australia’s IAG hires BNY Mellon as trustee for A$75 million catastrophe bonds
Catastrophe bonds are risk-linked securities designed to protect insurers against the risk of potential catastrophe.
05/15/2019
More mainland Chinese want to buy Hong Kong property: UBS poll
The latest survey polled around 3,500 respondents.
05/15/2019
ArgoGlobal expands Asia Pacific and Middle East A&H offering with TMK hire
He started his career at ACE and became head of A&H brokerage and underwriting in 2007.
05/15/2019
MUFG's annual profit slides 12% as low interest rates, credit card unit weigh
The bank was hit by costs related to suspending development of a new system at its credit card unit, due to increased competition from cashless services.
05/14/2019
Thai central bank says it has not manipulated currency
Her comments come after a report that an expanded US Treasury watch list expected this month could include Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Ireland or Malaysia, all of which have large trade surpluses with the US.
05/14/2019
Influential themes driving investment in emerging Asia
The growth in Asian economies has been driven by manufacturing and exports thus far.
05/14/2019
No single solution for advice: CFA
The institute is calling for conflicted remuneration to be outlawed, alongside strengthening the best interest duty and ensuring advice remains independent.
05/14/2019
Multi-asset SMA launches
Resonant was founded in 2017 by directors and co-portfolio managers Nick Morton and Glen Holder.
05/14/2019
Buffett buffets private equity
Mr. Buffett began with the oft-heard point that investors would reap “extraordinary returns” if they leveraged up investments in common stocks and stayed with them through market dips.
05/14/2019
Thailand mutual fund industry assets rose 0.96% in April
AIMC is a group comprising licensed mutual fund companies in Thailand, including foreign firms.
05/14/2019
On value, integrity and shaping the future
For Mr. Watkins, CFA charterholders understand the value of having a fiduciary mindset and the importance of values like integrity, honesty and transparency.
05/14/2019
Apac investors pour money in RMB bond funds
The product category was the top-selling sector during the first quarter in Asia-Pacific, according to a Broadridge Financial report.
05/13/2019
Super fund names new life insurer
While LGIAsuper had a very positive relationship with OnePath, the fund is confident that TAL is the best partner for members going forward, she said.
05/13/2019
Bangladeshis will be richer than Indians by 2030, StanChart Bank says
While demographic dividend will be a boon for India, Bangladesh’s investments in health and education should juice productivity, Stanchart says
05/12/2019
Regional investors bet big on China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s first bond. Can it deliver?
International development bank’s US$2.5 billion inaugural bond helps secure place among global financial institutions
05/10/2019
SEA Asset partners with German alts manager
Singapore-based SEA Asset Management will help distribute Eschborn, Germany-based Seahawk Investment’s long/short equity fund in the Lion City.
05/10/2019
Super fund divests companies with all-male boards
Future Super divested from seven companies who had all-male boards, and all of those companies were based in Japan.
05/10/2019
Industry fund dips toes in private equity
It has trimmed its US and Aussie equities exposures because it believes valuations are over-heated by artificially low interest rates.