03/05/2018
Mirae Asset’s plan to buy Vietnam fund manager may boost regional competition
The company currently operates in Vietnam via a representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, which was set up in 2006.
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03/04/2018
Raffles City Chongqing sets world record with highest “horizontal skyscraper”
Raffles City Chongqing’s construction began in September 2012
03/02/2018
Nippon Life to buy 85% stake in MassMutual Japan unit for $982m
In a synchronised response, insurance mega-deals have continued one after the other, highlighted by the $7.5bn acquisition of HCC by Tokio Marine three years ago.
03/02/2018
Indonesia: WanaArtha Life on infrastructure development funding through PPP
In that regard, the Indonesia insurance industry has been working with key stakeholders to reduce some of the disincentives that may hinder investment from insurers.
03/02/2018
Netwealth offloads advice subsidiary
Bryant added Netwealth is a key partner and this transaction will further enhance the working relationship.
03/02/2018
Japan Post's $1.1 billion buyout fund aims to invest with KKR, Permira, others
The move signals Japan Post Holding’s firmer commitment to alternative investments as its banking unit Japan Post Bank - which will provide seed money for the fund - faces diminishing returns amid persistently low interest rates.
03/01/2018
Southeast Asia’s megacities have a choice: Shangri-La or slum
Although grim, this is the future that may well await the citizens of a region that will swell by more than 100 million souls in the next 30 years alone.
02/28/2018
The rise of ESG investing in Asia
Responsible investing has started to enter the mainstream.
02/28/2018
NAB invests in real estate investment platform BrickX
Investors get a cut of rental income on the properties they own a slice of and can also sell their bricks on the platform at market rates.
02/27/2018
Korea’s National Pension Service to Increase Overseas Investment by 40% by 2022
We will spread our investment risk by establishing a global portfolio
02/27/2018
China’s Savings Glut Turns to Asia
Asia is the primary beneficiary of China’s global buying spree, even as Beijing tries to stem the outflow of funds.
02/27/2018
Singapore’s Quarz wants CSE Global to up its game
Quarz is suggesting that CSE Global distribute a chunk of its cash to shareholders to retain their long-term interest, and commit to paying at least 80% of its net income as dividends.
02/27/2018
Japan's GPIF appoints second global infrastructure fund-of-funds manager
It is expected that GPIF will announce their overseas real estate fund of fund manager soon
02/27/2018
Modi Urges Korean Investors To Take Advantage Of India’s Market
He listed in detail steps taken over the last nearly four years to improve the business environment and assured Korean businessmen of his personal support in their contributions to the Indian economy.
02/27/2018
Phoenix Property raising $900m for sixth Asia fund
The sixth vehicle is looking to mop up more than what it raised in its previous funds in the series
02/26/2018
Capital Group launches global corporate bond fund
The product is a Luxembourg-domiciled Undertakings for the Collective Investment of Transferable Securities fund
02/26/2018
PE firms mull shift to corporate structure
Industry leaders like KKR, meanwhile, are reportedly evaluating such a change.
02/26/2018
YBR's wealth arm gaining ground
YBR has invested $1.9 million in digital strategies, including its money manager platform, a tool that's enhanced the depth and extent of adviser and client engagement, as well as increase acquisition and retention.
02/26/2018
Cerberus fully acquires Bluestone’s Asia Pacific mortgage lending biz
Cerberus Capital Management plans to use the acquisition as a springboard to grow further in Australia and the region.
02/26/2018
Insurers Hunt for Scale in Asia
More insurance assets in Asia could soon be on the block.