11/20/2019
Neuberger Berman launches first Japan-based equity team
Kubota will be supported by two analysts, including Naoto Saito, who joined Neuberger Berman in September as a senior research analyst.
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11/20/2019
ETFs in China could face fee war
As the ETF market starts to attract investors in China, passive products could face a fee-driven shakeout, according to a local report.
11/20/2019
Industry fund appoints new group insurer, ups indirect fee
The mandate change was effective September 28, with AIA now providing Intrust's members with death and TPD cover.
11/19/2019
Japan's Dai-ichi Life invests 200 million yen in education startup
Through this investment, our company expects to see a high return, and will also financially support, and continuously monitor the progress of Life is Tech’s endeavour,” Dai-ichi Life says in a statement on November 15.
11/19/2019
InCred Capital acquires L&T Capital Dubai, to foray into global wealth management business
Apart from L&T Capital, InCred also acquired Reliance Wealth recently, to foray into the asset, investment banking, and wealth management business.
11/19/2019
Islamic finance becoming a global force, says report
It states that the industry was successfully building upon its Shariah-based principles of ethical and sustainable finance and banking to attract new clients
11/19/2019
Japanese giant steps up global funds push with SMID strategy
One Asset Management said the fund would be focusing on companies with sustainable business models, which also have a differentiated competitive edge.
11/19/2019
Japan's top insurers seen to cut 1 trillion yen of foreign bonds on forex volatility
The US dollar has lost 4.4% against the Japanese yen over the past 12 months.
11/19/2019
Aviva’s Singapore and China operations not for sale
It is ‘exploring strategic options’ for its Hong Kong, Vietnam and Indonesia businesses
11/18/2019
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11/18/2019
China retail investors desert money market funds
Although there were net outflows in the China onshore fund industry, equity products continue to gain traction, according to a recent report.
11/17/2019
Investors don't 'blindly follow' proxy firms, $430b fund manager declares
US-headquartered Russell is a top 30 investor in ASX-listed retailer Harvey Norman and also holds shares of Wesfarmers – two companies whose boards have in recent weeks criticised proxy firms which advise investors on corporate governance.
11/17/2019
AIIB expects investment worth $100 million a year in India's renewable projects
AIIB's big ticket investments include $500 million in Mumbai Urban Transport Project 3, $455 million in Andhra Pradesh Rural Roads Project and $450 million in AP Urban Water Supply Project.
11/15/2019
L&T Cap likely to sell Dubai Wealth business
The wealth book is estimated to be about $200-250 million which may be valued between 2 and 5 percent of the book size.
11/15/2019
Hong Kong money markets show investor calm starting to crack
Analysts are debating whether the latest moves can be attributed to local unrest: cash supply was already under pressure due to seasonal needs from banks, as well as demand for Alibaba Group Holding's massive public offering.
11/14/2019
Hedge fund body sets out 45 steps for change in diversity push
The paper comes as industry leaders increasingly recognise the competitive advantage that is found in a diverse workforce.
11/14/2019
New-look Asia Dragon aims to impress retail investors
The rebranding comes amid early signs of a turnaround in performance following pressure from the board for investment manager Aberdeen Standard to close the gap with its rivals.
11/14/2019
Corporate services provider completes acquisition
Acclime now have a presence across 5 jurisdictions in Asia, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, with nearly 200 professional staff.
11/14/2019
UOB, PwC and SFA report reveals FinTech firms in Singapore attract most global funding within ASEAN
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Singapore FinTech Association, attributes the strength of Singapore’s FinTech scene to the encouragement by the city to innovate, supported further by the even distribution of funding.
11/14/2019
China’s investment management opportunity
Reforms could create a multitrillion-dollar market for foreign firms