03/01/2019
Nikko AM again named NZ Fund Manager of the Year
For decades we’ve been trusted to manage the assets for many of New Zealand's leading institutions
Alternative Investments
03/01/2019
MUFG Close to Buying DZ Bank Aviation Arm for $6.3 Billion
Deal is one of biggest in Japanese bank’s history since 2005
02/28/2019
Legg Mason funds added to Generation Life investment menu
They are also used to fund long-term goals such as children’s education or to help provide for a deposit on a first home.
02/28/2019
IAG issues first cat bond, uses new Singapore ILS laws for first time
The company said it adds a new element to its risk transfer programme and diversifies its suite of available reinsurance solutions.
02/28/2019
Nikko wins Morningstar's NZ Fund Manager of Year award
"Nikko has reinvigorated its business in recent years, improvements in its domestic capabilities complemented by a strong new global offering, leaving investors with a range of good quality options to choose from," Murphy said.
02/28/2019
Many publicly listed companies lose value from divestitures, research shows
The new global database analyses the share price performance of public companies selling assets, from six months prior to the divestment announcement to up to six months after the divestment has completed.
02/27/2019
Japanese pension fund accesses CLSSettlement through State Street Trust and Banking
This follows the announcement of the first Japanese-domiciled funds gaining access to CLS as third-party participants in 2018.
02/27/2019
AFA rebukes ideological drive against conflicted remuneration
The AFA policy head also took exception to the Royal Commission's use of the term "intermediaries" when referring to financial advisers, and said advisers were not product distributors.
02/27/2019
ClearView posts first half profit dip
"Retention strategies and effects (including further implementation of LIF reforms commission caps), will take time to fully implement and flow through to overall performance," ClearView said
02/27/2019
Singapore’s Temasek invests in Chinese startup Gracell Biotechnologies
Several Chinese venture capital and investment firms, including Lilly Asia Ventures, Kington Capital, King Star Capital, and Chengdu Miaoji, also participated in the fundraising
02/26/2019
3 Middle East funds eye RCap’s $1 billion stake in asset management company
At the current market value, the Reliance Capital shares are worth more than Rs 5,000 crore, though a control deal would come at a premium.
02/26/2019
Chinese Funds Hit Jackpot from Beginning of 2019
The average earnings rate of 146 Chinese funds in 2019 stood at 14.48 percent as of Feb. 22, according to fund rating firm Korea Fund Rating on Feb. 24.
02/26/2019
Agribank named among strongest banks in Asia-Pacific
Being Vietnam’s largest bank in terms of deposits and networks, the bank has 938 branches, 1,297 transaction offices, 2,845 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), 46 Autobanks and 20,781 Point of Sale (POS) locations nationwide.
02/26/2019
T Rowe registers six funds in Hong Kong
During the previous two years, the firm has launched eight products for sale to Hong Kong’s retail investors.
02/26/2019
Major boost for green finance in the Philippines
With the seal of approval by the IFC of a major deal, the prospect of a surge in green finance looms in the Philippines, bolstered by cleaner energy and strong domestic demand
02/25/2019
Strong AUM growth boosts Resimac result
The Board declared an interim dividend of 1.00 cent per share
02/25/2019
Infrastructure fund plans SMSF raise
Its investor base is split as 55% self-managed super fund investors and 45% high-net-worth individuals, family offices, university endowment funds and small corporate funds.
02/25/2019
Hong Kong mutual fund assets shrink
Weak markets and worsening sentiment took their toll on Hong Kong’s investors last year, according to figures from the Securities and Futures Commission.
02/24/2019
Fund Focus: BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust
Top holdings include Halyk savings bank of Kazakhstan and Nigeria’s Zenith bank.
02/22/2019
Odyssey Japan Boutique Hospitality Fund Completes 1st Close
The Odyssey Japan Boutique Hospitality Fund is a unique, private equity-real estate fund focused on the acquisition of Japanese boutique hospitality assets throughout Japan.