03/04/2019
South Korea’s NPS posts 0.92% loss in 2018, worst year on record
The fund’s return on investments in domestic stocks last year was minus 16.77% versus the South Korean stock market benchmark index’s 17.28% decline.
Alternative Investments
03/04/2019
RI to see more M&A of banks this year
The high number of banks poses a difficulty in supervision for regulators, particularly the Financial Services Authority, which has been pushing lenders to consolidate in order to strengthen the national banking system.
03/04/2019
Asia to drive global economic growth
Asia has emerged as a major economic power, says H.E. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri
03/04/2019
China’s fledgling junk bond market spawns new breed of vulture funds
But the bonds’ underlying problem might be “not that big,” creating opportunities.
03/01/2019
Jupiter Asian Income - a different way to invest in Asia
This fund offers a different way to invest in Asia
03/01/2019
Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Starts Distressed Assets Fund in India
The fund will target both pre-stress and distressed opportunities
03/01/2019
Singapore Wealth Fund GIC Invests in Crypto Exchange Coinbase
GIC has more than $100 billion of assets in over 40 countries and has investments in everything from government bonds to private equity.
03/01/2019
Singapore fintech investments surge to $365m in 2018
About 28% of the total funds raised in Singapore last year went to fintech companies in lending, while those in payments took 26%, and insurtechs took 20%.
03/01/2019
Thailand’s Kasikorn aims for 12% asset growth, report says
The company had just over one-fifth, or 20.48%, market share last year, up marginally from 20.19% in 2017.
03/01/2019
AAM new product roundup
Australia’s Ausbil Investment Management launches income fund
03/01/2019
Singapore-based ARA snaps up Seoul office building in €785m deal
He said there would also be rental upside in the retail component of the asset.
03/01/2019
China's fledgling junk bond market spawns new breed of vulture funds
"When bad news breaks about an issuer, some funds will scramble to sell the bonds," said Liu Xiaofang, head of investment research at Shanghai Fengshi Asset Management Ltd
03/01/2019
Taiwan regulator eases limits on foreign fund investment in China stocks
The new limit for qualified managers will become effective on October 1 and will be valid for a year.
03/01/2019
China's fledgling junk bond market spawns new breed of vulture funds
The risky but potentially lucrative business of trading in bonds on the verge of default is in its infancy in China, almost as new as the phenomenon of corporate defaults in the state-run economy.
03/01/2019
Nikko AM again named NZ Fund Manager of the Year
For decades we’ve been trusted to manage the assets for many of New Zealand's leading institutions
03/01/2019
MUFG Close to Buying DZ Bank Aviation Arm for $6.3 Billion
Deal is one of biggest in Japanese bank’s history since 2005
02/28/2019
Legg Mason funds added to Generation Life investment menu
They are also used to fund long-term goals such as children’s education or to help provide for a deposit on a first home.
02/28/2019
IAG issues first cat bond, uses new Singapore ILS laws for first time
The company said it adds a new element to its risk transfer programme and diversifies its suite of available reinsurance solutions.
02/28/2019
Nikko wins Morningstar's NZ Fund Manager of Year award
"Nikko has reinvigorated its business in recent years, improvements in its domestic capabilities complemented by a strong new global offering, leaving investors with a range of good quality options to choose from," Murphy said.
02/28/2019
Many publicly listed companies lose value from divestitures, research shows
The new global database analyses the share price performance of public companies selling assets, from six months prior to the divestment announcement to up to six months after the divestment has completed.