11/22/2017
Missing Chinese billionaire's Huazi ditches plan for Huaxia Life stake
In July, sources told Reuters that Tomorrow was planning to pare back its sprawling asset portfolio.
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11/22/2017
StanChart close to selling real estate principal finance unit
The sources declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media.
11/22/2017
Hedge funds are demanding China buyers pay more in M&A deals
The new bout of activism marks a fresh challenge for corporate chiefs, who face pressure to pay more to avoid protracted legal battles after buying out their companies.
11/22/2017
Hedge Funds Demand Chinese Buyers Pay More in M&A Deals
In April, the Hong Kong-based hedge fund had its first victory when a Cayman Islands court awarded it 2.35 times the price paid for shares of Shanda Games Ltd. in the developer’s 2015 buyout.
11/21/2017
China Makes New Moves to Open Market to Foreign Fund Managers
The country’s announcement last week that it will lift restrictions on foreign ownership of its banks and fund managers may be a boon to foreign firms, but some market watchers are skeptical.
11/21/2017
Land & General rises on 2Q results
AllianceDBS Research Sdn Bhd said L&G's 2QFY18 results met expectations, according to AllianceDBS analyst Quah He Wei's note today.
11/21/2017
Age-old problem a thorn for insurers
“Insuring the 100 Year Life” was the topic of a keynote speech delivered by Jayne Plunkett, Regional President Asia
11/20/2017
First NZ Capital to buy ANZ's Direct Broking for undisclosed sum
ANZ bought Direct Capital from Dorchester Pacific more than a decade ago.
11/20/2017
Pension fund to get State assets boost
The pilot program will begin with three to five SOEs and two central financial institutions in several provinces this year.
11/20/2017
Surging global dividends breaking records for 2017
North American dividends dominated the third quarter, accounting for four dollars in every ten paid globally.
11/20/2017
Paragon Partners raises $120 mn for its maiden PE fund
Paragon Partners, founded by Siddharth Parekh and Sumeet Nindrajog, is a mid-market focused private equity firm
11/20/2017
RHT Chestertons launches in Singapore with an eye on expanding Asian presence
The company aims to serve a diverse range of clients comprising property owners.
11/20/2017
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11/20/2017
Malaysia to benefit from strong Asean growth — UOB
Malaysia, China’s largest trading partner in Asean, will be able to ride on this growth, she said.
11/20/2017
Top fund Manager Thinks It’s Time To Buy Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd
Innovative Aussie Companies Are Making Their Push To Take On Established Giants
11/19/2017
Azimut’s AZ NGA acquires Dunsford Financial Planning in Australia
The total value of the transaction considering both the cash and share swap entails a purchase price of around A$6.1mn (equivalent to €4.1mn).
11/19/2017
Charter Hall clocks into Canberra for new fund
The property will go into the recently launched Charter Hall Direct PFA Fund
11/19/2017
Islamic Banking award for ex-Agrobank CEO
Wan Mohd Fadzmi described the award as a special recognition for Agrobank and all the employees who worked hard and showed strong commitment.
11/19/2017
Allianz And TH Real Estate Form China Property Fund
About 60% Of The Asia Pacific Property Currently Is In Growth
11/19/2017
AMP fund eyes stake in city tower
Colonial put the property on the market last year, but AMP chose not to exercise its first-buyer option and it went unsold.