05/17/2019
Beware: Zombie ETFs
The ETFs must be older than three years; hold less than $20 million in assets; have seen $2 million in net flows in the previous 12 months; and a traded value of less than $20 million over the previous 12 months.
Alternative Investments
05/17/2019
Why China should green its overseas finance
The country’s development banks can support its new manufacturing industries and respond to climate change, writes Dr Helena Wright.
05/17/2019
AllianceBernstein takes Fund Manager of the Year mantle
Libby Newman, executive director, Lonsec Research said with award nominations getting more competitive each year, and 2019 no exception, AB’s results were commendable.
05/17/2019
Funds bullish as Japan hums with activism
Foreign investors emboldened as companies feel the pressure for better stewardship
05/16/2019
Daiwa snatches long-time Nomura client from under its nose
Bitterness over failed acquisition sinks 14-year partnership with Japan Post
05/16/2019
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, Temasek, rescues debt-laden carrier PIL
The stake is held through hedge funds controlled by Temasek and ,although it is unlike the loan it replaces and does not require PIL to disposes of the shares in any particular time frame, Alphaliner understands that the facility is subject to a bigger ti
05/16/2019
Singapore life insurance employees up to 8,300 in March
Annual premiums grew by 11%, slightly offsetting the 20% plunge in single premium policies sold during the quarter.
05/16/2019
Standard Chartered launches the world’s first Sustainable Deposit
Our new product will bring more private capital to where it matters most
05/15/2019
More of Apac’s wealthy to switch provider: report
More than half of high net worth clients in Asia-Pacific are expected to use mobile apps as their primary engagement channel for wealth management.
05/15/2019
JOHCM focuses on disrupted industries
After recent disappointing returns, the JOHCM Asia ex-Japan Fund is placing its faith in companies that have transformed their business models.
05/15/2019
Chinese listed banks post better Q1 results: newspaper
China stepped up its financial support to key areas and weak links in the economy, according to data released by the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission on Friday.
05/15/2019
Australia’s IAG hires BNY Mellon as trustee for A$75 million catastrophe bonds
Catastrophe bonds are risk-linked securities designed to protect insurers against the risk of potential catastrophe.
05/15/2019
More mainland Chinese want to buy Hong Kong property: UBS poll
The latest survey polled around 3,500 respondents.
05/15/2019
ArgoGlobal expands Asia Pacific and Middle East A&H offering with TMK hire
He started his career at ACE and became head of A&H brokerage and underwriting in 2007.
05/15/2019
MUFG's annual profit slides 12% as low interest rates, credit card unit weigh
The bank was hit by costs related to suspending development of a new system at its credit card unit, due to increased competition from cashless services.
05/14/2019
Thai central bank says it has not manipulated currency
Her comments come after a report that an expanded US Treasury watch list expected this month could include Russia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Ireland or Malaysia, all of which have large trade surpluses with the US.
05/14/2019
Influential themes driving investment in emerging Asia
The growth in Asian economies has been driven by manufacturing and exports thus far.
05/14/2019
No single solution for advice: CFA
The institute is calling for conflicted remuneration to be outlawed, alongside strengthening the best interest duty and ensuring advice remains independent.
05/14/2019
Multi-asset SMA launches
Resonant was founded in 2017 by directors and co-portfolio managers Nick Morton and Glen Holder.
05/14/2019
Buffett buffets private equity
Mr. Buffett began with the oft-heard point that investors would reap “extraordinary returns” if they leveraged up investments in common stocks and stayed with them through market dips.