03/15/2018
Aetna Int’l continues to expand Asian footprint with HK licence
Aetna already had a presence in Hong Kong, dating back to its 2007 acquisition of Goodhealth, another Hong Kong insurer.
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03/15/2018
PIMCO sells Aussie banks as correction looms
This is because, the report explained, the valuations suggested by tight credit spreads and very low volatility are close to fully pricing in the "good news" implied by above-trend global growth and "gently rising inflation."
03/15/2018
BNY Mellon expects retail investors to drive Asia Pacific ETF market
He says ETF sponsors need to enhance product awareness and options in order to promote retail participation in APAC.
03/15/2018
China's $814 Billion Fund Will Cut Exposure to Volatile Markets
CIC to boost direct investments in pursuit of stable returns
03/15/2018
Second Japanese investment wave to stem from SMEs
The first wave of Japanese investment was led by large firms in manufacturing, said Seiji Imai, Head of Mizuho Bank for Asia and Oceania.
03/14/2018
Woori Bank teams up with UK’s largest asset manager for asset mgmt biz
Woori Bank said on Wednesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the British asset manager to develop various investment products and co-share business strategies.
03/14/2018
China sovereign wealth fund CIC sells stake in Blackstone after 11-year investment
The sale, for which terms were not disclosed, comes amid rising trade tensions between the US and China
03/14/2018
Hong Kong’s Value Partners posts record net profit in 2017
Value Partners is also preparing to launch a private equity business in Shenzhen to capture demand for private equity investments in the Mainland, according to the statement.
03/13/2018
Eastspring sets up investment management WFOE in China
Prudential established the joint venture with CITIC Trust in 2005.
03/13/2018
MetLife Hong Kong Launches MetLife Enjoy Whole Life Plan and MetLife Amass Savings Benefit
This optional rider further boosts the growth of their legacy through competitive, long-term returns.
03/13/2018
SGX to double international sales team in three years
SGX has been actively working on various initiatives to expand its services to more customers and markets in recent years.
03/13/2018
Macquarie IM acquires equities specialist
Investors today need skilled active managers across a diverse range of asset classes
03/13/2018
Macquarie Group to buy Luxembourg asset manager
Founded in 1998, ValueInvest brings a team of 17 professionals to Macquarie and will continue to be led by Jesper Alsing, chief executive officer, and Jens Hansen, chief investment officer.
03/12/2018
Mercer flags more pain for mutual fund managers
Lower fees heighten lure of passive investing
03/12/2018
Korea Investment Management to issue Belgium property fund
The Belgium real estate fund will pool assets from Mar. 14 to 21 and start trading on Mar. 22.
03/12/2018
Nippon Life bids to reassert Japan dominance with buying spree
MassMutual and DWS deals 'not the end' of acquisition drive
03/12/2018
Schroders launches Global Credit Income fund in Hong Kong
Dynamic allocation across global bond markets helps deliver stable stream of income to investors in all market environments, says Schroders
03/12/2018
Prudential’s Asian asset unit sets up subsidiary in China
The firm also appointed Bernard Teo as the legal representative for the new unit.
03/12/2018
XL Catlin joins InsurTech Asia Association
InsurTech Asia Association is an independent membership-based industry initiative that aims to promote the application of insurtech in Asia.
03/12/2018
Andy Lau accident sparks rush for insurance cover by Asian film studios
Most expensive film insurance payout was US$50m, following the death of Fast and Furious star Paul Walker, by Allianz’s Firemen’s Fund