01/04/2019
HSBC to Facilitate Wheelock Properties Share Buyback
The real estate conglomerate has turned to the bank to fund a proposed share buyback according to sources close to the matter.
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01/04/2019
12th Asian Financial Forum Opens in Mid-January
Focus on 'Creating a Sustainable and Inclusive Future'
01/04/2019
China dismisses Africa debt fears at start of FM tour
Wang initially sidestepped concerns, often made by Western nations, about whether the debt repayments were sustainable.
01/03/2019
Chinese Investors Back Away From Global Property Markets
The days of Chinese investors snapping up trophy buildings in Western markets are likely over for now
01/03/2019
Steinbrugge says hedge funds' future is in Asia
Most of the growth in recent years has come from performance, with only a modest amount of new capital coming into the space.
01/03/2019
Sun Life Financial Wins Six Awards at 9th BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards
The senior management team of Sun Life Hong Kong at the awards presentation ceremony of the 9th BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards.
01/02/2019
Japan's Abenomics Gets Caught Swimming Naked
Those asking this question tend to grasp at the wrong answer -– that Japan’s sudden return to the red is all Donald Trump’s fault.
01/02/2019
China's credit crunch is a red light to global economy, as Nomura issues warning
"The worst is yet to come," said the Japanese bank Nomura.
01/02/2019
Asia Dollar Bond Demand Seen Reviving After Rocky Final Quarter
Orders for high yield notes have dropped since September
01/02/2019
Korea's National Pension Loses 16.6 Tril. Won of Assets in October
The value of domestic stocks held by the NPS also dropped from 123.94 trillion won (US$111.05 billion) to 108.09 trillion won (US$96.86 billion) over the same period.
01/02/2019
HK$58 Million Shave On Hong Kong Villa Takes Shine Off Luxury Market
The Hong Kong Rating and Valuation Department’s most recent statistics show that overall home prices have decreased about 7.2 percent since hitting a peak in July.
12/31/2018
$5 Trillion Got Wiped From Asia Stocks This Year. Here’s How
MSCI Asia Pacific Index set for worst year since 2011
12/31/2018
Allianz Real Estate seeking to expand in Asean
Group to explore investing in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia property markets, leveraging on its sizeable insurance presence there.
12/28/2018
Bangkok second in Asia in destination sustainability rankings
Bangkok ranks second among Asian destinations in the latest Global Destination Sustainability Index.
12/27/2018
Islamic finance hubs in GCC, Southeast Asia come closer
In the banking industry alone, Malaysia targets to reach 40% Shariah-compliant banking assets as share of overall banking assets by 2020
12/27/2018
Manulife, China Bank unit launches new fund
Customers will have access to offshore investments and take advantage of opportunities in Asia.
12/27/2018
China to promote the launch of perpetual bond issuance
Fixed income security has no maturity date and issuing them is the main way for commercial banks to supplement Tier 1 capital internationally
12/27/2018
China to help banks replenish capital through various channels
But Chinese lenders face limited funding channels as many listed banks trade below their book value in a bearish stock market.
12/27/2018
Malaysia fund manager PNB’s assets up 6.8% in January-November
Strategic companies are majority owned by PNB, either directly or via one of the funds managed by Amanah Saham Nasional.
12/27/2018
Mirae Asset buys Amazon-leased US distribution center for $78 mn
Mirae Asset sealed the acquisition via its US subsidiary and will sell down part of its equity interest in the property to US investors and high net-worth individuals.