10/14/2019
One in three chance of global recession: Aviva
Aviva said that having become increasingly concerned about the downside risks, it is cautious about the outlook for risk assets.
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10/14/2019
Meet the family offices backing property float HomeCo
And with the company set to hit the ASX boards at 1pm on Monday, Street Talk can reveal some of the names in the cornerstone group.
10/14/2019
Invesco launches another FMP
It is the third fixed maturity product the firm has offered to Hong Kong retail investors so far this year, and the first that will focus on Asia bonds.
10/11/2019
Superannuation Summit: ‘Rebooting the system that is failing many Australians’
A viable superannuation system is critical for the strength of the nation’s economy and the ability of future generations to retire in dignity.
10/11/2019
BNP Paribas bets on Chinese gold market as commodity is set to soar
Gold has soared this year on increased demand for havens as the US-China trade war damages global growth, prompting central banks including the Fed to adopt a more accommodative stance.
10/11/2019
Varde Partners forms joint venture with Agam Capital to manage insurance assets
A spokesperson for Varde tells Asia Asset Management that the company plans to invest $500 million into assets that will be serviced and supported by the joint venture, which is equally owned by the two firms.
10/11/2019
CCB Principal launches UK equities QDII product
Despite Brexit woes, the UK has become the latest choice for China’s qualified domestic institutional investors
10/10/2019
Emerging market equities to muddle through in 2019
More potential interest rate cuts by US Fed and a strong US dollar will have major impact on equities
10/10/2019
Thailand, Philippine firms lead revival in Southeast Asia IPOs
Asset World made its market debut on Thursday
10/09/2019
Escaping Low-Yield Trap Has Korean Insurer Buying Power Plants
South Korea’s benchmark bond yields touched a record low in August, a month after the central bank eased for the first time since 2016.
10/09/2019
Janus Henderson joins income bandwagon in Singapore
Products that provide regular income streams to investors have become popular in the Lion City this year.
10/08/2019
NYCA Partner’s Third Fund gets investment from Beacon VC based out of Thailand
Companies that use technology as a competitive advantage in providing financial services that include payments, investing, insurance and banking
10/08/2019
Stronghold fund taps into suburban business parks
In a major coup for Stronghold, the group has secured the services of former QIC managing director of global real estate, Steve Leigh as a member of its investment committee.
10/08/2019
Japan's Tokio Marine acquires Privilege Underwriters for US$3.1 billion
The deal will “contribute to sustainable profit growth and capital efficiency of Tokio Marine Group through Pure Group’s continued high growth potential in the world’s largest [property and casualty] insurance market”, the company
10/08/2019
Single manager model failing emerging market debt investors
The emerging world is a large and growing part of the global economy that presents an excellent opportunity to asset owners
10/08/2019
BlackRock Eyes Partnership With Tencent to Expand in China
Another option that is being considered is to potentially offer BlackRock's portfolio tools via a Tencent platform.
10/07/2019
How Chinese money is driving Southeast Asia’s tech start-up scene
Chinese investment in the region’s start-ups ballooned to US$1.78 billion in the first seven months of this year, an eightfold increase
10/07/2019
Indonesia's Bukalapak gets investment from South Korea's Shinhan, says valuation $2.5 billion
Bukalapak, whose other backers include Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd and China’s Ant Financial, raised $50 million in a previous fundraising round in January from South Korean firms led by Mirae Asset Daewoo Co Ltd and internet portal
10/07/2019
Co-working in Asia: Five Top Trends
This is having an interesting impact on the space taken up by operators in the last few years within the Asia-Pacific region.
10/07/2019
Frasers-ESR Sell Melbourne Office Project to Ascendas REIT for a $111M
The leadership of the fund’s manager hailed the acquisition of the eight-storey project as adding to the earning potential of Ascendas REIT, which following the completion of the deal for the Melbourne property