03/27/2017
SBI Life set to enter Bahrain in next financial year
The SBI had recently said that it would dilute 10 per cent of its stake in the life arm through a public offer.
Alternative Investments
03/27/2017
Can the emerging market bull run continue?
Investors should also bear in mind that some emerging markets are proxies for the global demand for commodities.
03/27/2017
BCG reckons private equity must take decisive action
The New Golden Age in Private Equity, BCG noted firms will need to do more to create a point of difference from competitors and stay on their game.
03/27/2017
'Foundations' ruffle foreign investors
Founders may be setting up faux charities to sway shareholder votes
03/27/2017
China Life to further diversify foreign investments
The firm had approximately 2.45 trillion RMB of total investment assets at the end of 2016, an increase of 7.2% from the end of 2015.
03/27/2017
BlackRock splashes out $81m for office building
The building was sold in an off-market transaction after an approach to Marprop by the global investment manager.
03/27/2017
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Exchange CEO says MSCI consultation may lead to index deal
MSCI consultation process hints at compromise
03/26/2017
Investors to pay a higher premium for interest-only loans
More capital means higher cost
03/24/2017
Bank Leumi and Chinese Insurance Giant Ping An to Cooperate in Promoting Israeli High-Tech in China
Leumi is currently the only Israeli bank operating in China and it employs a team that is deeply familiar with the business and financial sectors in that country.
03/24/2017
First Origin to pay $1.3b for HK Life Insurance
The purchase is in cash and the final transaction is subject to regulatory approval
03/24/2017
Alipay HK Strikes Deal with Standard Chartered to Expand into Hong Kong
The size of its newest partner in Hong Kong could bring Alipay to a considerable number of stores.
03/24/2017
UnionBank launches New EON, the first “selfie” banking in the Philippines
EON’s original focus was on online shopping, but over the years the functionality has expanded. New EON is built around a customer’s broader “digital life” and is now “a community”.
03/23/2017
China Overseas Land’s 2016 profit rises amid record property prices
Property giant China Overseas Land net profit climbs 6.9 per cent as it targets 210 billion yuan in sales in 2017, unchanged from previous year.
03/23/2017
China’s Silk Road Fund seeking investment projects in Europe
China pledged to contribute U$S40 billion to set up Silk Road Fund three years ago.
03/23/2017
BTFG announces giant Panorama leap
The market update focused on how superannuation will continue reshape BTFG's business.
03/22/2017
Merger talks between Malaysia lenders AMMB and RHB resurface: Report
Later in 2015, there were again talks of a possible merger but RHB had come out to clarify there were no such plans.
03/22/2017
Fosun builds global network for Chinese investment
Conglomerate arm looks to partner institutional investors in overseas property deals
03/22/2017
JLL is Top Real Estate Investment Advisory Firm in Asia Pacific for Sixth Year in a Row
Data from Real Capital Analytics reveals top dealmakers by volume in 2016
03/22/2017
Citic Telecom in quest for more strategic acquisitions
Global operations expand after the takeover of Acclivis in Southeast Asia and Linx in Europe
03/22/2017
IPG launches premium financing venture
The investment will require the strengthening of the senior management team and position IPG to take full advantage of increasing business opportunities.