04/17/2019
China-focused funds raise US$2.5b from investors including GIC and Temasek
The funds add to a massive pool of money for Chinese investment
Alternative Investments
04/17/2019
D.E. Shaw Granted License to Offer Funds in China
The U.S. alternative investment firm is the latest to obtain a coveted license to develop and market onshore investments in the country.
04/17/2019
New Financial Institution Launched
Vanda prioritizes and emphasizes unwavering support of Singapore-based initiatives, congruent with Singapore's vision of establishing the nation as a leading fintech hub, the company said on Tuesday.
04/17/2019
Mauritius puts India-focussed funds, others under its regulatory lens
The increased scrutiny is pushing back timelines and jacking up costs of setting up India-focussed funds in Mauritius
04/17/2019
Hong Kong’s Star is Fading – Where Will Asia’s Next Financial Center Be?
Rising concerns over the interventionist policies of the Chinese government have led to Hong Kong losing its luster
04/17/2019
SoftBank sells all US$4.5b in bonds on first day
SoftBank last Friday priced the notes maturing in April 2025 at a coupon of 1.64 per cent, compared with a preliminary range of 1.3 per cent to 1.9 per cent.
04/17/2019
Malaysian ringgit is Asia’s worst currency in April so far
And less than two weeks ago, Norway said its sovereign wealth fund will cut emerging-market debt including Malaysian securities from its index.
04/16/2019
South Korea Needs to Get Serious About Its Pension Fund
Rather than using it as a political tool, the government urgently needs to reform the fund — before it runs out.
04/16/2019
Eight Roads arm invests $4.5 million in wealth management startup Kuvera
Kuvera is a zero-fee mutual fund investment platform that provides an option to set investment goals
04/15/2019
NZ Super invests US$115 million in CIM Group’s North American data centres
It adds that the investment aims to capitalise on growing demand for digital infrastructure.
04/15/2019
Nomura is running out of time to remake itself
Japanese broker's $1bn overhaul plan fails to dispel investors' doubts
04/15/2019
Real estate investments amongst UAE-based Filipinos climb to all-time highs
Due to many opportunities opening up for overseas Filipinos, they are in a better position to prepare for their future and real estate investment is their top choice.
04/15/2019
China’s young rich tech entrepreneurs take off into private jet rentals, ditching the status symbol of ownership
Rental trend comes amid greater scrutiny of corporate expenses
04/14/2019
Three Korean brokerages lend $330 mn on US hotels, resort
Sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed them.
04/14/2019
Breathing new life into Asia's colonial buildings
Innovative conservation projects mix cultural spaces and commercial developments
04/14/2019
Real estate investments amongst UAE-based Filipinos climb to all-time highs: report
Philippine property market expected to cross double-digit growth this year
04/12/2019
Japan investors look to switch from Europe, flock to US bonds
The government bond prices rose on Wednesday as a decline in Tokyo shares in the wake of escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe boosted demand for government debt.
04/12/2019
Untouchable in 2018, China Bank Stocks Now the Rage
A shift in government policy has outweighed concern over the slowing economy, with Beijing focusing on ways to boost growth rather than reduce financial risk.
04/12/2019
SANNE Connect: #11 - The Singapore edition
The aim of this edition of Connect, like all of our issues is to share what we have learnt from industry leaders.
04/11/2019
Validus Capital steps into Indonesia, its first Southeast Asian market beyond Singapore
There’s a huge demand for loans in Southeast Asia’s most populous country.