05/05/2014
Westpac half-year results show cash profit of $3.62 billion
Westpac says home lending grew by 5 per cent over the past year
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05/05/2014
Dutch pension fund major APG forms $300M venture with Xander to buy office properties in India
Two years ago APG inked a similar venture in partnership with Godrej Properties and others for residential properties.
05/05/2014
China bad debt manager Cinda seeks at least $500 mln in debt - fund managers
The offer is expected to bolster Cinda's asset base in anticipation of a spurt in bad loans as China's economy slows. The company is meeting investors in Hong Kong, Singapore and New York this week to raise the funds.
05/05/2014
China bad debt manager Cinda seeks at least $500 mln in debt - fund managers
Cinda officials were not immediately available to comment
05/05/2014
Singapore and Korea to embrace covered bonds
Banks in South Korea and Singapore are being encouraged to diversify their funding through covered bonds as a result of new regulation. But given these institutions’ strong credit ratings and unfettered access to the capital markets, potential suppl
05/05/2014
Taiwan's KGI Ong Capital to expand in South-east Asia
The acquisition was part of KGI Securities' drive to expand in South-east Asia.
05/05/2014
Indiabulls AMC CEO buys 85% stake in fund
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05/05/2014
Future Capital Bitcoin Fund launches $30m Bitcoin Fund
First dedicated Australian Bitcoin fund launched by seasoned digital investor group, targeting global Bitcoin investments
05/04/2014
Barclays Said to Give Up Singapore Office Space for LinkedIn
One of the people said, asking not to be named because the information is private. Barclays declined to comment in an e-mailed response.
05/02/2014
Multiples PE plans to raise new $500 million fund
So far, Multiples has invested about 71% of the $405 million it raised in its maiden fund in 2010
05/01/2014
Deutsche Bank Targets BlackRock's $7 Billion China ETFs
BlackRock’s two China exchange traded funds just got some serious competition, this time from the Germans.
04/30/2014
Sweden SMEs seek angel investors
“We see a number of Malaysian property developers and real estate companies embarking on projects in the UK.
04/30/2014
Hedge-Fund Startups Adapt to New Singapore Rules: Southeast Asia
The solution was to sign up with Swiss-Asia Financial Services Pte, which provides infrastructure, office space and services to meet compliance requirements and is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
04/30/2014
Alibaba Co-Founder Linked to Planned Hong Kong Hedge Fund
A former SAC Capital Advisors LP portfolio manager is preparing to launch a hedge fund in Hong Kong with a co-founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. as a potential backer, people familiar with the matter said.
04/30/2014
BlackRock launches Asian special sits fund for Swan
BlackRock is to launch an Asia Special Situations fund for Andrew Swan and Emily Dong, after bringing its first Asian equities fund to the UK market last summer.
04/30/2014
Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management Launches the First ETF to Provide Broad Access to the Available Chinese Equity Market
This innovative product showcases Deutsche Bank's ability to build upon our recent successes while leveraging our unique global capabilities.
04/30/2014
China Construction Bank Seeks Foreign Financing
China Construction Bank Corp. Ltd. sold a CHF300 million bond in Switzerland on Friday
04/29/2014
Hong Kong buildout gathers pace for London-based fund house
Hong Kong is our first fully-fledged office outside of Europe
04/29/2014
Northern Trust Offers Specialist Fund Administration from Beijing Branch to Support Shanghai’s Pilot QDLP Program
Asia is an attractive market for foreign hedge funds
04/28/2014
PNB MetLife India Insurance plans to enter into pension insurance
PNB MetLife India Insurance is reportedly gearing up to foray into pension insurance business as part of its strategy to exploit growth potential offered by this segment in the country.