12/07/2015
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Alternative Investments
12/07/2015
Zurich exits Singapore life insurance
"All the terms and conditions of your existing policies are safeguarded and our existing customer commitment to you will continue to be our priority," Zurich said.
12/07/2015
Whitehelm Capital acquires 49% stake in GE business
Whitehelm currently has over $4.5 billion in funds under management and $15 billion in funds under advice.
12/07/2015
A for apple, B for bat, M for mutual fund
To launch not just one or two but five schemes doesn’t look like great sales material
12/07/2015
Fund distribution channels and IFAs key for Hong Kong
The lack of a significant IFA industry and the concentration of fund distribution channels in the banking sector could hamper Hong Kong's ambition of becoming the world’s leading fund distribution centre, according to an official report.
12/07/2015
Dai-Ichi Life Invests In First Microfinance Bonds Issued By The EBRD For Institutional Investor
Dai-ichi Life follows investment principles that combine attractive investment opportunities with social, environmental, and governance considerations.
12/06/2015
Chinese bonds lure foreign fund managers
it is likely to be an inflection point in overseas fund managers’ accelerating attempts to gain access to those markets.
12/05/2015
China Ups Africa Commitment Even as Both Their Fortunes Fade
China is upping its game in Africa even as its own economy cools and a global slump in commodities hampers the outlook for the world’s poorest continent.
12/04/2015
Chinese life insurers step up alternative investments
Alternative investments accounted for about 5%-17% of surveyed insurers' assets at the end of the first half of 2015.
12/03/2015
ICBC becomes strategic banking ally of Tatas
This was the first serious business engagement that Mistry had with Chinese banking heavyweights after taking over as Tata Group chairman.
12/03/2015
Pessimistic investment horizon for super
Frontier Advisors' director of consulting Fiona Trafford-Walker told the keynote session that trust was holding back investment at all levels but particularly super members.
12/03/2015
Australian Unity acquires three new practices
This brings the total number of practices under the Australian Unity brand to 102, comprising 185 advisers and 24 mortgage brokers.
12/03/2015
ESG investing to become 'normal', says UBS
Environmental, social and corporate governance is set to become a standard consideration in investment decisions within five to 10 years, says UBS.
12/02/2015
AXA hikes its stake in Indian JVs
India is one of the most dynamic insurance markets in the world
12/02/2015
MetLife Hong Kong Named Company of the Year
Becomes the Most Decorated Insurer at BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards 2015 with Record 12 Awards
12/02/2015
Long-term foreign investors shifting money to Tokyo shares
Short-term foreign investors who purchased futures indeed drove the latest market rally.
12/02/2015
Hedge fund economics tested by challenging regulatory climate
All forms of financing are becoming more expensive for the majority of managers, and this has a direct effect on overall trade economics
12/01/2015
PIMCO launches adviser platform
Global investment management firm, PIMCO, has launched a digital platform designed for financial advisers, institutions and individual investors.
12/01/2015
Catering to Asia’s bank capital appetite
But 30% of the issue also ended up in the hands of extremely eager Asian investors.
12/01/2015
$92.8m property buy up for Augusta
The company put up $15 million in equity for the fund