08/29/2019
Hong Kong property investors snub Singapore in favour of cheaper options elsewhere
Thailand, meanwhile, is popular for its appeal to tourists, he said.
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08/29/2019
Investor confidence down by 8.7 points in August
“Investors are expressing renewed risk aversion in the midst of heightened volatility in the financial markets and a renewed inversion of the treasury yield curve.”
08/29/2019
Let’s talk about Hong Kong
In a practical sense, we haven’t seen companies or large amounts of capital leave Hong Kong as would be the case if corporations or individuals were genuinely panicked or believed the current tensions are the new status quo.
08/28/2019
AIA Singapore announces new Brunei office
AIA is proposing to transfer its Brunei business from AIA Company Limited, acting through its branch in Brunei to AIA Singapore, acting through its new branch in Brunei.
08/28/2019
Singapore was top destination for Hong Kong real estate investors in H1: report
The second most popular destination for Hong Kong investors was the United States with almost US$1.2 billion deployed in H1, followed by the United Kingdom at around US$900 million and Japan with some US$850 million.
08/28/2019
Japan's Dai-ichi Life makes first infrastructure investment in Africa
The loan, which is structured as repackaged notes, was arranged by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
08/28/2019
UBS turns negative on equities
UBS Wealth Management recommends clients to underweight stocks and reduce portfolio risk amid the escalating US-China trade dispute.
08/28/2019
Taiwan’s onshore funds gain traction
The popularity of fixed income ETFs is narrowing the gap between onshore and offshore funds in Taiwan, according to Morningstar.
08/28/2019
Not-for-profit superannuation funds surge into top spot after banking inquiry
Industry funds receive 13.8% increase, while retail sector run by big banks and finance companies grow by just 0.51%
08/28/2019
Manager vacancy at $50m fund
The SA Government is inviting expressions of interest until September 17, from experienced venture capital fund managers to take over the fund's management.
08/28/2019
AIA to place Brunei business under Singapore arm
The proposed transfer is planned to take effect on January 01, 2020, or at another date AIA may announce later.
08/27/2019
Japan’s biggest asset manager to expand into US market
The company, part of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings , currently has overseas offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, with 12, 10 and two staff, respectively.
08/27/2019
China’s clampdown on asset management lending sparks corporate defaults
Companies face pressure to repay borrowings on structured finance products
08/26/2019
Nomura Signs MOU for Comprehensive Business Alliance with San-in Godo Bank and Gogin Securities
The three companies believe that the planned alliance will help boost San-in Godo Bank Group’s consulting functions
08/26/2019
Is Japan’s Warren Buffett losing his mojo?
In a risk-averse investment market, half the capital of Softbank’s new fund looks set to come from in-house
08/26/2019
In Search Of Consistent Returns, Family Offices Group Together
In India, 12% are the direct investments.
08/26/2019
Zim to court investors at Japan indaba
The MoU between ZimTrade and JETHRO is designed to boost trade between the two countries.
08/23/2019
S. Korea issued $2.7b high-risk derivative products in 2018: data
Commercial banks Woori and KEB Hana were the most active sellers of the products.
08/23/2019
Perpetual struggles to close deals on takeover targets
Eager to buy other investment managers to counter Perpetual's long-term decline
08/23/2019
ASX Announcement: Update on divestment of Australian life insurance business
CBA and ASB have also agreed to grant AIA an option to extend the respective Australian and New Zealand distribution agreements from 20 years to 25 years.