10/07/2021
UOB and ADDX Partner on Sustainability-Linked Bond
UOB highlighted the benefits digital bond issuance brings to corporate clients, including faster processing and lower cost in the custody and administration of the bond.
Alternative Investments
10/06/2021
BEA Union Investment leads the way with OFC restructuring
The OFC is no doubt an initiative to cement Hong Kong’s role as a predominant fund domicile and a full-service asset and wealth management centre.
10/06/2021
Japan’s Chikyoren hires PGIM for new global property mandate
Chikyoren typically doesn’t disclose the value of mandates in its public statements.
10/06/2021
Zenith acquired by FE fundinfo
“Combined with our own expertise, data, technology and ratings services, we will be able to further support and meet the needs of the global investment industry and deliver new and even more innovative solutions for our clients.”
10/05/2021
Thrive Alternatives Launches to Disrupt The Global Private Market Industry
The private market advisory firm is the first Asian rooted company of its kind, and is fully powered by Asense, a proprietary technology platform
10/05/2021
Perpetual acquires Laminar Capital
Laminar would retain 13 specialists, including nine advisers and founding principal, Cameron Rae.
10/05/2021
Has the Evergrande fallout created opportunities in Asian credit?
The travails of Chinese property developer Evergrande should ultimately be contained, but it is a stark reminder of the need to be discerning in the Asian property sector.
10/05/2021
Houlihan Lokey Acquires GCA Corporation
Transformational Transaction Adds Both Industry Sector and Geographic Strength
10/04/2021
China Evergrande to raise $5 bln from property unit sale - Global Times
China's state-backed Global Times said Hopson Development (0754.HK) was the buyer of a 51% stake in the property unit for more than HK$40 billion ($5.1 billion), citing unspecified other media reports.
09/30/2021
Evergrande looks to offload life arm to help settle debts
As it confirms sale of nearly 20% stake in Chinese bank
09/30/2021
Crystal launches ESG portfolios following client demand
“People are telling us they want to invest ethically and we have launched an ESG model in light of this.”
09/29/2021
Which Bond Funds Are Most Exposed to Evergrande?
While the markets flash red, emerging-markets bond fund managers take a long-term view.
09/29/2021
Taiwan’s PSPF investment income soars on stock market bull run
Taiwan dominates the world semiconductor industry.
09/29/2021
AIIB Anchors ASIIP Regional Fund to Build Sustainable Gulf Infrastructure
Mobilizes private capital investments for infrastructure in MENA
09/29/2021
Asset Buyers Emerge for China Evergrande
Shenyang Shengjing's stake in Shengjing Bank will increase to 20.79 percent after the deal, making it the lender's largest shareholder.
09/28/2021
Acclime expands in China with LehmanBrown merger
The company is now in a prime position to transition to a large-scale professional services firm
09/27/2021
Evergrande Pain Spreads to Wealthy Investors
Rich trust buyers join 70,000 retail investors who suffered losses and are demanding their money back
09/27/2021
More Warning Signs at Another Chinese Developer
Tianjin-headquartered Sunac is the latest major property developer to reportedly face troubles, with a letter to Chinese authorities asking for «policy assistance».
09/27/2021
MarketAxess Extends Global Fixed Income Trading Network to China's Bond Market
Connection to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) will provide over 1,800 global investors with enhanced access to China’s onshore bond market
09/27/2021
ADDX Expands China Footprint
Official quota under QDLP programme allows institutions and high-net-worth individuals in China to invest in both public and private market products abroad