03/19/2017
Trust reaps rewards of online moves in Japan
Over the three years to January, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon’s net asset value rose 87.6 per cent., while the comparative index advanced 69.4 per cent in sterling terms.
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03/17/2017
KB Asset Management to bolsters foreign fund operation
The decision to expand its overseas fund unit came from the success of its Chinese funds.
03/17/2017
China to roll out Bond Connect programme
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced on Wednesday (March 15) that the pilot scheme of the so-called “Bond Connect” programme is scheduled to go live this year.
03/17/2017
Itochu, Citic make e-commerce exclusive for China's wealthy
Website members are assured high-priced offerings are genuine
03/17/2017
AMP Capital introduces new ethical framework
The new framework has been incorporated into AMP Capital’s existing Environmental, Social and Governance and Responsible Investment Philosophy, which is applied across the business.
03/16/2017
JPX to boost cooperation with Saudi exchange
JPX and Tadawul will join hands in developing financial products.
03/16/2017
KBank ramps up Laos operations
KBank also stands ready to serve companies from China, Japan and South Korea
03/15/2017
CTBC to issue all-cash dividends to curb profit dilution
Stock dividends do not promise gains for all shareholders, as they cannot reap gains when the share price is unable to recover from its ex-dividend slump in the absence of significant growth catalysts
03/15/2017
Property investors have every reason to be worried
But there are signs that the regulators may impose heavier restrictions on lenders to slow down lending to property buyers, particularly investors.
03/15/2017
Asia drives strong results for Prudential
Annual premium equivalent sales across Asia rose by 33% to £3.6bn, while the UK reported similar growth to £1.16bn.
03/15/2017
GPIF seeks passive domestic equities managers
The system was introduced last year to give the pension fund more flexibility to change its manager line-up and have access to new investment ideas and strategies.
03/15/2017
Novel ETFs listed in Hong Kong
Unlike traditional ETFs, these products are designed to be used for short-term trading or hedging purposes.
03/15/2017
Korean institutional investors eye Paris real estate
Domestic institutional investors have recently been diversifying their overseas real estate portfolio, which was previously dominated by US firms.
03/15/2017
South Korean hedge fund eyes chaebol cash hoards
This year is the best time to start an activist fund
03/14/2017
Chinese Property Buyers In London Disrupt Market
The demand from the Far East is also driven by an increasing number of young Chinese studying in Britain.
03/14/2017
Philippine bonds provide attractive investment opportunities
The recent decline in the peso is thus an opportunity to gain competitiveness, especially in the service sector, rather than cause concern over higher liabilities.
03/14/2017
Instreet launches VC fund
Investee companies must be producing revenue or show signs that revenue is imminent.
03/14/2017
Legg Mason bond funds receive Zenith tick
Wherein a global investment strategy committee oversees decisions on duration, yield curve.
03/13/2017
Japanese banks shedding government bonds
Holdings hit 14-year low as regional banks lead selling push
03/13/2017
Japan, Saudi Leaders Agree to Establish Special Economic Zone
The cooperation projects envisage the participation of both state and private companies of the two countries.