04/08/2015
British expat and partner arrested in Hong Kong after daughter falls to her death
He was later released on bail while the girl’s mother was held for further questioning.
Alternative Investments
04/08/2015
Hargreaves to launch Asia and EM multi-manager fund
The estimated ongoing charge for the fund is 1.65% pa
04/07/2015
Srei Equipment, Muthoot Finance to tap retail bond market
Companies are already offering lower rates than their previous issuances
04/07/2015
AB plans emerging markets fund
Global investment house AB is in advanced discussions with seed investors to establish an Australian domiciled fund giving exposure to emerging-market economies based on the group's flagship “grassroots” investment methodology.
04/07/2015
E-House Announces Proposed Transfer of E-House Capital Asset Management Business to Jupai and Jupai's Confidential Submission of Draft Registration Statement
The asset management business of E-House Capital is currently operated by Scepter Pacific Limited
04/02/2015
India Value Fund Advisors fast approaching closure of its $700 million fifth fund
The data exclude venture funds as well as infrastructure and special-situation funds raised last year.
04/02/2015
Wealth funds turn to Tokyo property as London seen as model
Global wealth funds are moving to buy more Tokyo properties to take advantage of rising prices in the Japanese capital
04/02/2015
HKUST Business School and CAIA announce academic partnership
Under the partnership, students in the HKUST’s Business School will have access to the CAIA Association's curriculum and events
04/01/2015
Baring PE Asia closes first real estate fund
Baring Private Equity Asia's property fund will focus on Korea, the Philippines and Malaysia. The new fund illustrates investor caution as well as a desire amongst others to profit from Asia's property opportunities.
04/01/2015
Singapore based asset manager launches RQFII funds to tap Ashare market
The asset manager has used its Rmb1 billion RQFII quota to launch three Chinafocused funds in Singapore. The funds focus on either A shares, fixed income, or a combination of the two
04/01/2015
Frontier markets make their case for foreign funding
As frontier countries increasingly target foreign direct investment and offer similar financial incentives, their need to advertise other economic attractions has been highlighted at a conference in Hong Kong
04/01/2015
BLS plans to launch more fund products
Bualuang Securities plans to roll out more fund management products in a few months to counter fiercer competition in the shrinking stock market.
04/01/2015
SBI to sell up to 10% in life insurance arm
State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to divest up to 10 per cent stake in its life insurance arm SBI Life
04/01/2015
UOB Asset Management launches United Target Income Bond Fund
Meanwhile, Ling expects the demand from Asian bonds to boost due to quantitative easing measures in Europe
03/31/2015
HK hedge funds' AUM surges to alltime high
New survey by city's securities regulator highlights hedge funds' shift to equityfocused strategies and a greater focus on China. And investors in Hong Kong and the Americas are rising in importance for funding.
03/31/2015
Managers call for expansion of Ucits investor base
Reform of Ucits rules in Europe would allow more sales of direct lending and other credit products to Asia investors
03/31/2015
RWC Nissay Japan Focus raises $40m at launch
RWC also confirms the newly launched fund will be registered in the major European jurisdictions with the appropriate tax requirements.
03/31/2015
MYOB eyes AU$2.3b valuation after filing for IPO
Summary:Australian cloud accounting software provider MYOB is moving to return to public ownership after almost six years in private hands, on Tuesday filing its prospectus for an IPO on the ASX.
03/31/2015
Germany Vows to Uphold its Status as the Preferred Destination for Offshore Chinese Trading
A new partnership between Chinese banking giant, China Construction Bank, and German trading venue, Deutsche Borse, strengthens ties between the two nations as they develop trade and commerce
03/31/2015
BlackRock clarifies it has accepted Keppel Corp's offer
BT had earlier reported that market watchers believed BlackRock's sale of the 37.3 million Keppel Land shares at S$4.38 to be its tendering of its acceptances, despite some slight discrepancy in the numbers when tallied.