09/13/2018
Willis Towers Watson develops new core ESG strategy with MSCI
A number of Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution clients in the UK have already committed over GBP 500 million of capital to invest in the strategy as part of their core public equity allocations.
09/13/2018
Hong Kong joins digital life insurer bandwagon
Insurance plans sold online cut out the middleman or agents, so costs are lower.
09/13/2018
The deal includes a cash consideration from China Re of $865 million and a pre-signing dividend from Chaucer of $85 million, received in the second quarter of this year.
09/12/2018
Carlyle plans to spin out its China real estate team by year-end
The alternative asset manager plans to spin out its China-focused real estate team by the end of the year amid waning investor appetite for a country-dedicated property fund
09/12/2018
Singapore seeks to attract more of world's millions
While many asset managers have offices in Singapore, most of their funds are still registered in offshore jurisdictions.
09/12/2018
Russia is much closer to China than the US now, the head of Russia's wealth fund says
Frankly we do much more with China generally, we believe in integration, we believe in working together, President Xi (Jinping) and President (Vladimir) Putin are positive about this transaction, Kirill Dmitriev said.
09/12/2018
Franklin Templeton, Asia Alternatives to form private equity firm
The company adds that it will be the majority shareholder in FTPE while Asia Alternatives Management and members of the joint venture’s management team will hold minority stakes.
09/12/2018
IPO Wealth raises $40 million from investors to back emerging start-ups
The fund has told investors to expect an annual return of about 6.45 per cent for money committed for five years.
09/12/2018
National Fund set to buy IDFC infra debt fund
NIIF is a joint venture with India owning 51% and the rest by sovereign funds and other local banks.
09/12/2018
Abu Dhabi Ports, Kizad in China to woo investors
Abu Dhabi Ports has played an important role in strengthening these ties.
09/12/2018
The new fund will buy income-producing logistics facilities in China as the sector continues to benefit from high consumption through e-commerce.
09/12/2018
Last year he established a joint venture to promote captive structures and management services with Chinese captive group Beijing Airport Captive Management Consulting.
09/12/2018
This is the third in a series of stories featuring the vision and strategy of major financial groups' chairmen. ― ED.
09/11/2018
Keppel, Salim Group to jointly develop and operate data centre in Indonesia
he development of the facility will take place over three phases and will feature a gross floor area of approximately 105,300 square feet."
09/11/2018
Top Japan bank plans venture to redevelop shuttered branches
MUFG taps Mitsubishi Estate's experience as it halves traditional locations
09/11/2018
LJ Partnership acquires stake in global asset manager – NZAM
Alan McChesney, Executive Director of NZAM, said: “We are already in discussions with a number of parties, including clients, who are interested in the prospective opportunities that this strategic relationship brings.
09/11/2018
Hong Kong’s million-dollar MPF accounts soar 67% in 2017
MPFA is the government agency responsible for regulating the operations of MPFs.
09/11/2018
Australia inquiry hears of insurers spying on customers, overcharging
The inquiry will examine 10 case studies over the coming days, including incidents of overcharging customers, poor product disclosure and inadequate handling of insurance claims, said Rowena Orr, a lawyer assisting the inquiry.
09/11/2018
Asia Alternatives is an Asia private equity fund-of-funds specialist managing $11bn in assets.
09/10/2018
Since mid-August four arms of IL&FS have been downgraded to non-investment grade.