07/25/2019
South Korea's POBA seeks bids for US$150 million private equity mandate
The document does not expand on the other two strategies.
Alternative Investments
07/25/2019
Top 10 Largest Sovereign Wealth Funds In The World
The ranking is based on the latest data from the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute.
07/25/2019
Axe super for low-income earners: Senator
Bragg argues super has made home ownership "so much harder for lower income Australians"
07/25/2019
Australia's Macquarie to disband asset finance unit, bank's one-time profit-driver
The quarterly contribution to full year profit from its corporate asset finance, asset management, and banking services units were down from the first quarter last year, she said.
07/25/2019
Mirae joins thematic ETF trend in Hong Kong
Assets of three other China-focused thematic ETFs have already passed the break-even mark.
07/25/2019
Australia's First State Super and VicSuper in merger to create A$120 billion fund
Their boards have signed a binding agreement, subject to due diligence, following which they expect the merger to be completed by June 30, 2020.
07/24/2019
Keybridge shareholder threatens board spill
The other two directors on Keybridge's four-person board are John Patton and Jeremy Kriewaldt, who are nominated by The Australian Style Group which owns about 21% of Keybridge.
07/24/2019
Merger creates Australia's second-largest pension fund
I'm quite confident that we'll see potentially a lot more exits from the sector over the next little while
07/24/2019
Fund Administrator Opens Mumbai Office
Over the last 18 months, HC Global has expanded to Toronto, British Virgin Islands and Mumbai with a global headcount at over 230.
07/24/2019
Didi plans Middle East and North Africa expansion by teaming up with Symphony Investment
China’s largest ride-hailing platform is about to bookend Asia.
07/24/2019
Whisky Cask Company Plans Autumn Roadshows in the Far East
The roadshows will be an opportunity for the new company to showcase their products with tastings, giving overseas clients the chance to meet them in person.
07/24/2019
Investment grade ratings boost demand for dollar bond offerings from Chinese aircraft lessors
Upgraded ratings enable Chinese-owned aircraft lessors CDB Aviation and Avolon to issue dollar bonds while placing big orders for planes
07/24/2019
China Railways Construction Corp signs first office tower contracts in Russia
CRRC will build two office buildings in central Moscow after signing a deal worth US$107 million with Afi Development Group
07/24/2019
China pulls out of Kenya after building a railroad to nowhere
The reason for China’s attack of cold feet might lie in the project’s high profile.
07/24/2019
AMP Capital revamps ethical super funds
Financial Standard understands the AMP Capital's ethical offerings are the ethical investment option for a number of industry superfunds.
07/24/2019
Pru Life to launch AM firm in the Philippines
The firm aims to develop mutual funds managed by Eastspring for sale to domestic investors, following a similar set-up by competitor Manulife.
07/24/2019
Asia’s Largest Green Bond Raises $1 Billion
According to reports, Greenko owns operating assets of 4.2 gigawatts with another 7 gigawatts under construction
07/23/2019
Funds: Ways to grow the local ETF industry
Quah says this would translate into a meaningful increase in the assets under management of the ETFs, making these commercially viable products.
07/23/2019
White Star Capital eyes Asia growth with new Hong Kong office
Globally based venture capital firm White Star Capital has set up a new office in Hong Kong
07/23/2019
China Kicks Off Trading in New SSE STAR Market
A total of 141 applications were received from companies seeking a listing on the SSE STAR Market, using a new registration based IPO system