03/19/2020
The superannuation guarantee amnesty window is now open – until 7 September 2020
We discussed the superannuation guarantee amnesty including each of these common mistakes in our previous article.
Alternative Investments
03/19/2020
Bank of Japan doubles down on ETF purchases
The BoJ originated its ETF buying programme in 2013 as part of its continuing efforts to kickstart the Japanese economy.
03/18/2020
Philippines halts all trading
Luzon is the country's largest and most populated island, with 57 million people now restricted to their homes.
03/18/2020
Japan stocks edge higher; suspected BOJ and pension buying buoys Topix
Although the mood was sober as Wall Street stocks saw their worst day since 1987, hopes that the BOJ will buy more Exchanged Traded Funds (ETFs) supported the broader market’s move, traders said.
03/18/2020
Franklin Templeton brings innovation fund to HK
The thematic fund was first launched in Luxembourg last November and is now available to Hong Kong retail investors.
03/18/2020
Private Equity: Challenges ahead for PE but opportunities remain
However, PE dry power (referring to committed but unspent capital) hit a record high of US$2.5 trillion in December last year.
03/18/2020
Philippines First Country to Suspend All Markets as Coronavirus Spreads
The Philippine Stock Exchange said trade was suspended until further notice "to ensure the safety of employees and traders," amid a broader national lockdown.
03/17/2020
Malaysia fund management assets at record high in 2019 but industry faces bleak times
Stock funds rose 13.91% to 400.15 billion ringgit and bond funds jumped 14.31% to 181.64 billion ringgit.
03/17/2020
Singapore's GLP buys European logistics assets from Goodman for 1 billion euros
Nick Cook, chief executive officer of Gazeley, describes the deal as a “very exciting part of our European growth strategy”.
03/17/2020
Top Driver of Hong Kong Real Estate: Politics
It is apparent that politics will affect the real estate market in Hong Kong more than anything else.
03/17/2020
Nikko AM launches hybrid bond fund
Investors have growing demand for high yielding, quality products, according to the Japanese asset manager.
03/16/2020
Super funds follow ADIA into new real estate sector
Institutional capital is demanding that the industry be more tech savvy because it can lead to greater efficiency and higher returns.”
03/16/2020
Schroders advises investors to be selective on bonds and to go defensive
Mr. Reddy warns that in this low-yield environment, investors may end up taking on riskier debt to make up for the shortfall in return, which may leave them vulnerable in periods of market stress.
03/16/2020
Mirae Asset says on track to close $5.8 bn US hotels deal
The South Korean asset manager is aiming to close the deal in coming weeks, and Anbang Insurance stays firm on completing the sale to Mirae Asset, according to the source.
03/16/2020
Australia's Plenary sells controlling stake in North American projects to Canada’s CDPQ
For CDPQ, the acquisition is “an opportunity to strengthen our presence in social infrastructure and create a powerful platform to develop assets that are at the heart of communities.
03/16/2020
Hong Kong's Value Partners Group assets flat in 2019, sees "huge challenges" for markets
Value Partners’ main funds are China linked, and the company has benefitted in recent years from increased investor demand for exposure to China.
03/16/2020
UniSuper suspends stock lending
The efficacy of UniSuper's actions will depend on how many other funds do the same, Pearce concluded.
03/13/2020
China pension assets grow 19% to 15 trillion RMB in 2019, KPMG says
Combined assets of the first pillar, the social security funds, account for about half of China’s pension assets, and have a much wider coverage than the other two pillars.
03/13/2020
ClearView restructures pricing as life sector struggles
the firm has made a series of increases and decreases in the range of 0-10% to base premium rates for its stepped and hybrid premium lump sum cover, while also reducing size discounts for lower Life and TPD cover amounts, and for higher Trauma cover amoun
03/13/2020
Bridges acquires bank advice business
The sale will provide IMB clients with a wider range of specialised financial planning services than IMB is able to offer, IMB chief executive Robert Ryan said.