11/28/2018
Indonesia to consider more easing of liquidity rules in 2019
BI has raised rates six times since May to defend the rupiah.
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11/28/2018
Aberdeen Standard maps countries on ESG credentials
The research found that, without globalisation, poverty reduction in developing nations would not have happened over the past 20 years
11/28/2018
Shanghai and Singapore set to strengthen financial linkages
Financial cooperation between Shanghai and Singapore achieved many fruitful outcomes with greater economic and trade linkages between China and Singapore.
11/28/2018
China's pension fund reaps 5.23 pct in investment return last year
Locally-managed pension funds in China are traditionally stored in banks or used to purchase treasury bills with annual yields up to two or three percent
11/28/2018
Line crosses into banking with Mizuho tie-up
New venture to offer deposits and loans via smartphone
11/28/2018
Oriental Bank in talks to sell stake in life insurance JV
While Oriental Bank hasn’t disclosed the valuation of its stake in Canara HSBC Oriental Bank Life Insurance, it has hired ICICI Securities as manager for the potential stake sale
11/27/2018
Singapore's GIC and Australia's Dexus form A$2 billion logistics trust
The trust will also acquire "three development opportunities with a total future completion value of A$500 million", and will “continue to pursue an acquisition and development strategy targeting core logistics properties in Australia
11/27/2018
Financial inclusion must be done right
It requires a model that promotes responsible financial behaviour and fintech firms with a purpose-driven mission.
11/27/2018
Gender split sees new investment industry focus
"Diversity is a key driver of innovation, essential for growth and consistent returns for investors."
11/27/2018
Super fund offloads harmful holdings
With thermal coal and tar sands standing as two of the biggest contributors to climate change, Vision Super chief executive Stephen Rowe said the fund doesn't believe the risk of continuing to use them can be mitigated.
11/27/2018
Newly-minted en bloc millionaires offer rich pickings for banks
So far this year the number of units sold via en bloc stands at 2,900 worth S$10 billion, compared to 3,300 worth S$8.2 billion for the whole of 2017.
11/27/2018
China's pension fund reaps 5.23 pct in investment return last year
Locally-managed pension funds in China are traditionally stored in banks or used to purchase treasury bills with annual yields up to 2-3 percent, which were close to the so-called risk-free rate that is far below the market average and often depreciated d
11/26/2018
Here’s what $15 million buys you
This refurbished landmark office building is mainly leased to the State Government and sits in the heart of Hobart’s CBD.
11/26/2018
Allianz Real Estate invests in logistics sector in China and India
The programme’s strategy is to leverage structural trends in tier one and selective tier two cities to build a long term, cash flow positive logistics portfolio
11/26/2018
Singapore's Elite Partners Capital acquires Hayhill Portfolio
Elite U.K. Commercial Fund closes acquisition for the alternative global asset manager
11/26/2018
New China funds may face a tougher market
Taking the first point first, Hillhouse Capital’s recent $10.6 billion Asia fund raise is just one measure of the capital overhang in the region.
11/26/2018
Hong Kong shares jump on property developers and lenders
Forty-five of Hang Seng Index's 50 members rise; Tongcheng jumps on debut
11/26/2018
Mirae Asset sells Taiwan biz to Amundi
China opened up its funds market in June 2016
11/26/2018
Elite Partners Capital buys 97 freehold UK offices for £282.15m
About 99.4 per cent of the rental income is secured against the covenant of the UK Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
11/26/2018
Bharti Airtel picks Goldman, JP Morgan to manage Africa unit IPO
Citigroup, Barclays also among eight bankers hired for the share sale