02/15/2017
Asian hedge funds topped performance of Asian equity market indices in 2016
Chinese hedge funds surged to begin 2017 after experiencing high performance volatility throughout 2016.
Alternative Investments
02/15/2017
Indiabulls' PE unit looking to raise Rs 1,500 crore in realty fund
This is Indiabulls Asset Management's maiden commercial property fund after raising two residential real estate funds totalling Rs 1,500 crore over the past two years.
02/15/2017
Bolton & Company and Singpoli Group Announce Strategic Partnership to Address Growing Insurance Needs of Local Asian Business Communities
The development points to a mutual commitment to serve the needs of the local community.
02/14/2017
Sebi to open commodities route for AIFs
Sebi to initially allow Alternative Investment Funds will to invest in commodity futures
02/14/2017
Blume Ventures enters into strategic alliance with Draper Venture Network, brings Tim Draper on board as LP
The alliance, which is primarily strategic in nature, is expected to potentially open up access for Blume’s large portfolio across geographies, allow global venture capital firms that are part of the network
02/14/2017
Northern Trust Appointed by Alpine Global Master Fund
Hedge Fund Administration and Middle Office Outsourcing Services Provided for New Fund
02/14/2017
DirectBuy Approved For Sale To Chinese PE In Del. Ch. 11
The second largest private equity and venture capital firm in China.
02/14/2017
Standard Life Investments Teams-Up with Challenger in Australia for Retirement Income Market
The fund will be launched in April 2017, targeting an initial distribution of 2.5% a year with distributions paid quarterly.
02/14/2017
Mercer partners for robo-advice
More than two million Australians will benefit from a digital advice partnership
02/14/2017
Avendus Capital to launch its category III AIF
The new fund offer is expected to open next month and would be launched by Avendus Capital Public Market Alternate Strategies.
02/14/2017
Private equity bigwigs raise for new growth Odyssey
It comes at an interesting time in the Australian private equity landscape.
02/13/2017
Global currency war swings 180 degrees
Yet US President Donald Trump has criticised China and Japan for weakening their currencies to gain an unfair trade advantage over the US that he believes is hurting US workers.
02/13/2017
Infrastructure growth in Asia and insurance opportunities through three steps
This is particularly a challenge for life insurance companies.
02/13/2017
Al Ghurair International Exchange launches IMPS service for Indian customers in UAE
The service means Indians in the UAE can transfer funds instantly and securely to IMPS enabled banks in India, all day, every day, including Sundays and bank holidays in India.
02/13/2017
Global rebrand of OIL to Vistra confirmed
Moving forward, the OIL business will form the basis of Vistra’s Company Formation division to complement the broader service offerings available under the Vistra brand.
02/13/2017
Investors to demand more on private equity floats: Herbert Smith Freehills
Typically those vendors retained a 40 per cent stake but in all bar one of the private equity listings early escrow was permitted.
02/13/2017
Wealth Manager Enters Japan
Both representatives have been with GAWM since 2008 and are currently serving executive positions at the company's Hong Kong office.
02/13/2017
How are you saving tax this season? 10 funds saved tax & delivered 30% returns too
The number of dematerialised accounts opened in India last year was the highest since the 2008 financial crisis.
02/13/2017
Reliance Nippon Life scouts for new partner
Talks of consolidation among many existing players have started after the HDFC Life and Max Life merger announcement.
02/13/2017
IDFC Asset Management Company launches fixed income fund
The fund will also emphasise on collaterals/covenants where it believes it is required.