12/27/2023
Blackstone Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Sony Payment Services, Broadening its Japan Private Equity Portfolio
This marks Blackstone’s first investment in the financial technology sector in Japan.
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12/20/2023
Nippon Life India Asset Management share price rises almost 9% on large trade deal news, scales 52 week highs
Nippon Life traded volumes on the NSE surged on Wednesday.
12/19/2023
BlackRock grows private credit business
The recruit will also play an active role in the investment process
12/18/2023
Japan's MUFG to Buy Australia's Link in $744 Million Deal
The unit of Japan’s largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., will pay A$2.10 per share, a 23.5% premium to Friday’s closing stock price, according to a statement from Mitsubishi on Monday.
12/15/2023
Columbia Threadneedle hands Japan equity chief new fund
Asset manager unveils quality-centric regional strategy for veteran stockpicker and his team.
12/14/2023
AustralianSuper supersizes Churchill Asset Management mandate
AustralianSuper, which manages over A$7 billion in private credit globally, hopes to triple its exposure to the asset class
12/14/2023
Allfunds Partners With Ping An Securities Unit
Under this tie-up, Allfunds will enhance efficiency at China PA Securities HK
12/13/2023
Macquarie Capital invests in India’s ChargeZone to expand its fast-charging network
Our ultimate goal has been to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and the deployment of EV charging infrastructure throughout India.
12/12/2023
DL Holdings Intends to Acquire a Hong Kong-Based Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Company
The MOU outlines the acquisition of all the equity, technology, and intellectual property rights of Chain of Demand in exchange for shares, at a consideration not exceeding US$10 million.
12/12/2023
JPMAM to bring more alts strategies to wholesale investors
Under the new arrangement, iCapital will provide its financial technology platform to facilitate the distribution of JPMAM's global alternative strategies to Australian investors.
12/11/2023
Dozens of Hong Kong Brokerages Shut Down
Thirty brokerage firms in Hong Kong have closed in 2023, according to data from the local stock exchange.
12/07/2023
Sun Life Philippines Launches New Dollar Investment-Linked Insurance Product
It aims to maximize the value of dollar assets by providing better-earning potential.
12/06/2023
Private markets make concrete inroads with advisers
Opening the 401K pension plans in the US and the UK's defined contribution schemes are examples.
12/06/2023
Moody's downgrades China sovereign credit outlook to negative
Retains A1 rating
12/05/2023
State Street to Further Consolidate Operating Model in India
Advances Next Phase of State Street’s Transformation and Productivity Plan
12/04/2023
The merits of Cayman and Luxembourg parallel funds for Asian managers
Luxembourg is an attractive choice when a more global offer
12/04/2023
Singapore records net inflows for fixed income and equity funds during Q3 – Morningstar
The positive inflows into bonds and equities during the third-quarter belied an overall mixed outlook.
11/29/2023
State Street Announces Winners of the 2023 Institutional Press Awards Asia Pacific
The marquee Award for Outstanding Contribution to Institutional Journalism, which is nominated and voted by the judges, was given to Tim Burroughs, editor of Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ).
11/27/2023
China-Based Zhongzhi Reveals Liabilities of up to USD64 Billion Amidst Property Sector Crisis
Zhongzhi has substantial exposure to the Chinese real estate sector and expressed its apologies to investors.
11/27/2023
Hong Kong to launch China treasury bond futures
The Mainland Government and regulators strongly support the launch of China treasury bond futures in Hong Kong.