10/10/2024
The Disappearing China Entrepreneur
The pandemic and the years following it have truly not been kind to the mainland’s private sector.
Alternative Investments
10/09/2024
abrdn Expands Real Estate Business in Japan
This expansion underlines our ambition to excel in the Japanese real estate market.
10/09/2024
Gatekeepers: Standard Chartered turns to alts to give India access
The month’s series focuses on alternatives and how Standard Chartered gives its onshore and offshore Indian and India-focused clients access to local private market funds amid a frothy equities market.
10/09/2024
Apac HNW insurance demand tipped for double-digit growth
Insurers and brokers across the region expect double-digit growth in premiums from high-net-worth individuals over the next two to five years.
10/09/2024
FTSE tumbles as China disappoints and Vistry announces profit warning
The FTSE 100 falls as the Chinese government fails to give further details on its plans to stimulate the economy, and housebuilder Vistry surprises investors with profit warning.
10/08/2024
Dunhill Family Office Network to set up in Hong Kong, a boon to city's wealth hub status
Many family offices have sophisticated wealth management practices and many of them are hiring in-house [chief investment officers] to oversee larger investments
10/07/2024
2 Japanese megabanks slip in Q3 market cap ranking after share prices plunge
The decline in the Japanese megabanks' stock prices was part of a broader market downturn, fueled by concerns over the US economy and changes in Japan's monetary policy.
10/04/2024
Strong Fiscal Stimulus is Consensus for Sustained China Bull
After being rangebound for most of 2024, Chinese equities have been on a surge as of late.
10/04/2024
Hong Kong reclaims position among top five global IPO venues, says KPMG
Stock market surges on government stimulus, set to boost Hong Kong IPO activities
10/02/2024
Hang Seng ‘performed better’ during 2024 than S&P 500
The Magnificent Seven consists of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla.
09/26/2024
The University of Sydney Endowment Fund selects BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, global custodian with USD $13.9 trillion in assets under custody, has been chosen by The University of Sydney Endowment Fund
09/25/2024
Value Partners Announces Distribution Partnership with BOCHK to Launch First Japan REIT Fund Authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission
Japan’s REIT market has developed for over 23 years and is the largest in the Asia-Pacific region, with a market capitalization exceeding USD 100 billion.
09/24/2024
SSGA: Asian Investors Plan to Up Fixed Income Allocations
Asia Pacific investors are planning to allocate nearly 46 percent of their assets to fixed income over the next 12 months
09/20/2024
Top 25 ASEAN selectors: Malaysia's liquid alts strategies pick up
Despite a limited product shelf, Malaysia's private banks are seeing client interest in alternative investments, particularly those with higher liquidity.
09/18/2024
Investment boutique calls time after seven years
Earlier this month, Perpetual - as responsible entity of the funds - informed investors that after much deliberation, the decision has been made to terminate both offerings.
09/18/2024
Global Finance Names The Best SME Banks 2025
Winners have also been named in 72 countries, territories and districts and six US regions.
09/17/2024
DBS posts 300% growth in semi-liquid fund sales in Greater China
It allows DBS to sell professional investors products that were previously exclusive to institutional investors.
09/16/2024
Arrowpoint Investment Partners Expands Operations in Hong Kong
The expansion includes plans to establish over 20 trading teams by early 2025.
09/16/2024
BlackRock to Close Two Impact Funds and Future Consumer Fund
The decision is based on expectations that these funds will not attract significant additional assets in the near term, which would result in increased investment costs.
09/16/2024
Macquarie Capital and partners complete transaction to create one of the Philippines’ largest independent tower companies
As one of the leading and largest tower companies in the Philippines, the new company is well-equipped to meet the country’s increased demand for connectivity and quality digital infrastructure.