11/01/2019
Country risk: Economics is not the only factor putting Asia in a quandary
This shows there is some indirect benefit from global trade frictions
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11/01/2019
Fosun brings China high yield to euro crowd
The Reg S notes, to be issued through subsidiary Fortune Star (BVI), with a guarantee from Fosun, have expected ratings of Ba2/BB.
11/01/2019
Philippine pension SSS' net income jumps as contribution rate rises
SSS says total contributions in January through September 2019 rose 26.69% to 160.91 billion pesos from 127.01 billion pesos in the same period last year.
11/01/2019
Schroders launches second multi-asset private fund in China
The new fund – Schroders PFM China Multi Asset Income FOF No. 1 – has a “relatively conservative investment approach” compared to its first multi-asset fund launched in August, Schroders says in a statement on October 30.
11/01/2019
World’s Largest Pension Fund Sees Gain as Japan Stocks Rally
The GPIF has a general target to keep 25% of its basic portfolio in domestic stocks and 25% in overseas shares.
11/01/2019
Sanlam in talks with Piramal to buy 8% more in Shriram Cap
At Rs 17,000 cr, Piramal’s 8 per cent stake in Shriram Capital is being valued at Rs 1,360 cr.
10/31/2019
Hedge funds fight for Asia talent with bonuses, training
Hedge funds have responded by poaching from rivals, sweetening compensation packages for star performers and committing more resources to younger employees.
10/31/2019
Nikko AM launches first ETF in Hong Kong
This includes areas such as e-commerce, internet of things, social networking, cloud services and e-gaming.
10/31/2019
Daiwa AM selects Lemanik for Ucits funds
Lemanik AM will provide management company services for six Japanese and Asia equities sub-funds of the Daiwa Global Fund.
10/30/2019
South Korean hedge funds fear public distrust after Lime crisis
Thousands of ordinary investors stung by move to avoid low interest rates
10/30/2019
Hedge funds fight for Asia talent with bonuses, training
Hedge funds have responded by poaching from rivals, sweetening compensation packages for star performers and committing more resources to younger employees.
10/30/2019
CDB signs US$629 million loan to build Nigeria port
New set of road, rail and port projects are coming through across Africa in Nigeria, Angola and Kenya
10/30/2019
ABC World Asia closes new US$283 million fund
Fund will invest in companies across Asia that demonstrate commitment to social or environmental impact
10/30/2019
INTL FCStone increases presence in Singapore through Acquisition
IFP has also been admitted as a trading member of the Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading Limited and Clearing Member of Singapore Exchange Derivatives Clearing Limited.
10/29/2019
A big year for Chinese perpetual securities
Chinese SOEs and banks look to perpetual bonds to raise capital and save costs
10/29/2019
New infrastructure opportunities for the Middle East in Asia
The Middle East, North Africa and Turkey region is the connecting point for three continents, giving it the opportunity to play a pivotal part in the BRI vision.
10/29/2019
NOMURA HOLDINGS Financial Summary
Six months ended September 30, 2019
10/29/2019
Hedge funds fight for Asia talent by boosting bonuses, training
As more and more big hedge funds expand in Asia and the region's assets under management grow at a faster clip than in the US and Britain, industry executives say the number of qualified candidates has failed to keep up.
10/25/2019
Australia's AMP sees record outflows, doubles estimate of pension client exits
AMP Chief Executive Officer Francesco De Ferrari said the company had achieved higher inflows during the quarter
10/25/2019
State of the Emerging Markets: Unearthing the Hidden Gems in Asia
And to access these, HNWIs can buy into Premia’s growing stock of China and ASEAN ETF strategies.