07/15/2019
Singapore’s GIC raises stake in Spain’s ConnecT to 22.5%
GIC has been an active investor in Europe in recent years, entering into a number of deals in the last 12 months alone.
Alternative Investments
07/15/2019
Solactive's Australia bond index is benchmark for BetaShares' new ETF
The company launched the new ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange on July 9.
07/15/2019
Super fund to reduce admin costs
"It will set us up to be a market-leading, boutique superannuation fund that offers exceptional performance, service and value to our members."
07/15/2019
AMP Life sale blocked
The RBNZ's approval is required due to the branch structure, which exempts AMP Life from a number of legislative requirements in New Zealand.
07/15/2019
Super fund launches new options
This option would be suitable for 45-65 year olds whose debts and expenses are either reducing or paid off, or for those planning for retirement.
07/12/2019
Hedge funds favour customised fees over two and 20 model, poll finds
The survey found that this “is no longer the standard structure charged by the hedge fund industry”, and that 80% of managers would lower management fees in return for higher performance fees, according to the Alternative Investment Management
07/12/2019
Taiwan’s universal retirement trial plan to launch on July 31
There are nine funds available – six target risk funds and three target date funds.
07/12/2019
Managed investment scheme operator AFSL canned
The cancellation comes after ASIC banned Australian Mutual's joint executive officers and directors Jeffrey Worboys and Matthew Barnett from providing financial service for six years.
07/12/2019
REI Super announces new partnership
Under the new arrangement, Laneway Analytics will work with REI Super's management team to provide detailed and actionable data insights around membership trends and behaviours.
07/12/2019
J.P. Morgan loses custody contract
"We would also like to acknowledge J.P. Morgan, whom we have had a very strong and productive relationship over many years during which Funds SA has changed and grown significantly."
07/12/2019
Another cross-border tie-up in Malaysia
A local asset manager’s arrangement with BOCHK is the latest in a spate of investments in foreign funds.
07/12/2019
Japan’s Post Office Is an Unlikely Global Bond Powerhouse
The savings bank owned by Japan’s postal service had little choice in becoming a market whale.
07/11/2019
British billionaire buys S’pore most expensive penthouse valued at over S$100 million
It is the largest non-landed residence in Singapore.
07/11/2019
Many advisers are outsourcing portfolio management
The portfolios are designed to offer advisers in India a holistic investing solution to help clients meet their financial goals.
07/11/2019
OPIM to launch Heqi Global Absolute Return Fund SP with Qijian Global Investment Management
Industry unrestricted, the strategy's holding period for equities and futures can range from a few seconds to as long as a few weeks.
07/11/2019
Singapore sends an alert to the investing world
The return of secular stagnation is a call to action for sell-side researchers.
07/11/2019
State Street expands trustee capabilities in Singapore
Syed Asim Hasan, head of global services for South East Asia at State Street, said: “We are delighted to now expand our suite of capabilities to meet the evolving needs of asset managers in the country.
07/11/2019
Equiom enables the first regulated private exchange in the world
The former is a fiduciary concept and the latter is a ‘network communication protocol’, a striking contrast of the evolution and combination of the old and the new.
07/11/2019
Super fund increases fees
Members within its Under 75 option will now pay an administration fee of 0.18% plus the flat fee of $1.50 per week.
07/10/2019
PYSP communication divides opinion
The survey divided respondents as 47% equally believed communication was effective, while the same number said super funds could have done better to inform members.