03/29/2017
PE giant Providence to pull out from India
Last month, it completed a staggered exit from Kumar Birla-controlled Idea Cellular, which is merging with Vodafone's Indian unit. to create a $23-billion industry leader.
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03/29/2017
Orient Ruichen aims to be China’s Fortress
Being an asset manager is all about resource match making, says top official
03/29/2017
Taiwan mulls allowing PSPF to invest in real assets
“The move will significantly help to diversify investment channels for the PSPF as well as beef up its investment return in view of the vibrant property market,” Mr. Chou was quoted as saying, without providing a timeline for such a move.
03/29/2017
TBWA Indonesia wins Permata Bank creative account from DDB
It’s a great opportunity to bring disruption to an industry that’s being transformed by the needs of Indonesia’s increasingly tech-savvy population
03/29/2017
Local crowdfunding platform to tap 'mass affluent' with easing of MAS rules
Local crowdfunding platform FundedHere wants to open up its platform to professionals earning at least S$100,000 a year
03/29/2017
Taking the alternatives route in Asia
The plan is to introduce more established strategies in the region and potentially launch new alternatives products this year.
03/29/2017
AC Milan set for Hong Kong listing
Asian investor plans IPO as an exit for Elliott which has helped fund €740m purchase
03/28/2017
BlackRock unveils two new index funds for MPF’s DIS
The DIS will be introduced on April 1. Contributions from Hong Kong employees who have not made any investment choices for their MPF accounts will be invested in DIS funds.
03/28/2017
Firms advise on $50m bonds offer
Villa World will become only the third Australian company to launch a simple corporate bond offering.
03/28/2017
Life insurance to cost less as Japanese live longer
Insurers to pass on savings from fewer death-benefit payouts
03/28/2017
Saudi Arabian Prince Commits $100 Million To Sydney Developer Piety Investments
As a result, Middle Eastern investors have taken a bigger interest in stable long-lease assets like logistics and industrial assets which even out short-term exchange differences
03/28/2017
Hong Kong’s Platinum Estates plans luxury hotel in Spain to tap outbound Chinese tourist growth
The land cost was €50 million (US$54.3 million) and construction is expected to cost about €120 million.
03/27/2017
China's CITIC Securities to cut overseas business costs after profits tank
We are looking at everything. But we are certainly in no rush to acquire anything
03/27/2017
Caught the collecting bug at Art Basel? Former Christie’s exec can guide you through the labyrinth
Doug Woodham looks at the pitfalls of buying art at the top level in his new book and suggests five questions you should ask before splurging
03/27/2017
No losers in globalized economy: AIIB head
The AIIB head said a grand vision is needed to boost connectivity for a shared objective in promoting economic, social and cultural development.
03/27/2017
GF Securities Announces its 2016 Annual Results
The principal business of the Company can be divided into four segments, namely investment banking, wealth management, trading and institutional client service and investment management.
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.
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