02/10/2016
'Panic situation': Asian stocks tumble amid fears of new global recession
Japan’s Nikkei index falls more than 5% in trading with Australian and some other Asian markets following suit
Alternative Investments
02/10/2016
ESMA’s advice on the application of the passport to non-EU alternative investment fund managers
It might soon be possible for alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) in the United States of America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Canada, the Isle of Man, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda or Australia (the Countries), to “market” non-EU alte
02/09/2016
Cohesion brings Reliance India fund to DFM market
The product, constructed under the stewardship of Reliance chief investment strategist Madhu Kela and chief investment officer for equity
02/09/2016
Alternatives drove Permal and EnTrust marriage
Most of them are still in single digit territory, especially related to hedge funds.
02/08/2016
Fundnel Goes Big. Investment Crowdfunding Platforms Provides Access to Capital for ASEAN SMEs
While Singapore may be home base, Fundnel wants to empower early stage companies across all of Asia – regardless of nationality.
02/08/2016
Finding no buyer, Baring to try turn Infrasoft around
Unable to find a suitable buyer for its portfolio investment in Infrasoft Technologies, Baring Private Equity Partners India has shelved plans to exit the firm.
02/05/2016
Four questions for Steve Glod, fund manager of the BL-Equities Japan
Chinese stock markets have undergone a downwards correction since the beginning of the year
02/05/2016
PQFTL wins 'Best Takaful Company in Pakistan' award
Being the flag-bearer of Takaful in Pakistan since 2007, PQFTL offers Shariah-compliant services and expertise for individual, groups and banca products
02/04/2016
Bank of Singapore and Lion Global Investors launch Asian Income Fund
Bank of Singapore is the private banking subsidiary of OCBC Bank while Lion Global Investors is a member of OCBC Group.
02/04/2016
Eastspring Investment Indonesia Bullish on Country's Financial Prospects
The government set this year’s economic growth target at 5.3 percent in the state budget
02/04/2016
HLB Mann Judd launches estate planning
The firm has enlisted prominent estate planning lawyer Robert Monahan to help begin HLB Estate Services.
02/04/2016
Flight control: China banks pilot jet leasing firms in chase for $228b market
Bank of China Ltd’s BOC Aviation Pte arm is set to go public this year with an estimated $3 billion listing
02/04/2016
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited
The ratings mainly reflect Fidelity Life’s supportive risk-adjusted capitalization and strong operating performance.
02/03/2016
New Silkroutes Group sets up asset management joint venture
JV is part of a strategic shift for New Silkroutes after its exit from the SGX Watchlist in November 2014
02/03/2016
Investment banks prepare Scottish Pacific float pitches
Scottish Pacific is expected to sign mandates before the end of the month, with two joint lead manager mandates likely up for grabs.
02/03/2016
Blackstone may invest Rs 450 crore in Salarpuria’s Hyderabad office property
This will be the first real estate investment by New York-based Blackstone in 2016 after being one of the most active buyers of office property across India last year.
02/03/2016
Troubled Indian group nears sale of top London hotel to Qatar
The Business Standard newspaper reported that the deal for the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair could raise as much as $337 million.
02/02/2016
China to allow banks to directly invest in high-growth tech firms
The pilot programme, dubbed an "investment and loan linkage mechanism", is set to start sometime this year via special approval by the State Council, China's cabinet, a government official with direct knowledge of the plans said. The offici
02/02/2016
Japan Post Bank to start in-house stock investments
Japan Post Bank, the banking unit of Japan Post Holdings Co., plans to diversify investment targets to boost returns amid very low interest rates.
02/02/2016
China's Central Bank Plans to Launch Its Own Digital Currencies
A PBOC research team set up in 2014 to look into digital currencies should make preparations for launches, according to a central bank statement posted on www.pbc.gov.cn.