09/06/2018
Malaysia’s EPF hurt by emerging-markets sell-off
The Employees Provident Fund reported an investment income of 12.39 billion ringgit (US$2.99 billion) for the quarter ended June 30, 2018
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09/06/2018
ADB commits $6bn funding for Pakistan
The sources said the visiting DG ADB who has flown back after three-day visit, expressed concerns over some projects of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor during a meeting.
09/06/2018
China reversal hits entire category
The worst performer was the BOCIP China-A Small and Mid Cap Fund with -31.5% return, FE data shows.
09/06/2018
BMO Global aims at wholesale market
In Hong Kong, the Canadian firm recently launched an actively-managed balanced fund that invests in ETFs, as management sets its sights on the wholesale market.
09/06/2018
Matthews Asia opens offices in Shanghai and Singapore
Over the coming months, the company expects to make new distribution and marketing hires in Singapore and Hong Kong to strengthen its ability to service clients in the region.
09/05/2018
Turkey Ripples Hit Korea as Record Money-Market Funds Pulled
“Investors seem to have gotten nervous about the situation in Turkey,” said Kim Ki-myung, a credit analyst at Korea Investment & Securities Co. in Seoul.
09/05/2018
Mutual Fund Top Trumps – EM mixed-asset
The higher the IR, the more consistent the manager is.
09/05/2018
BT launches new corporate super solution
Use of BT's WealthReview and SuperCheck tools is also included within the new product.
09/05/2018
NAB to double Venture capital funding with extra $50m over two years
“Beyond financial capital, we work with our portfolio companies to establish collaboration within NAB and create opportunities to drive positive outcomes for all stakeholders."
09/04/2018
UBS to Start Currency Pricing, Trading Engine in Singapore
UBS’s launch may bolster the foreign-exchange trading infrastructure in Singapore, which faces competition from Hong Kong and Tokyo to be the top Asian hub for the asset class.
09/04/2018
Rykadan Capital: Hong Kong's unique jurisdiction will continue to drive returns for selective real estate investments
William Chan, Chairman and CEO of Rykadan Capital speaks at 'FundForum Asia 2018'
09/04/2018
Hunting for a job? Hong Kong’s insurance sector may be looking for you
Insurance industry needs workers for opportunities created by ‘insuretech’ and projects in the Belt and Road and Greater Bay Area initiatives.
09/04/2018
Largest Asian pension funds gain prominence on the world stage
We are living in a world with no easy answers for investors and plenty of stormy seas ahead.
09/03/2018
Indian bank quits Antwerp diamond hub in blow for gem financing
Diamond financing is facing a crisis as bad loans and high-risk bets come back to haunt the industry.
09/03/2018
Adviser, Practice of the Year finalists named
The 2018 AFA Practice of the Year Award finalists were also named, with Multiforte Financial Services, Panoramic Financial Services and TWD Australia making the cut.
09/03/2018
University endowment fund awards mandate
In April, Financial Standard reported that ANU was looking to recalibrate its investments with new global mandates, after mixed performance from its socially responsible investment strategies.
09/03/2018
Barings and Bridgewater become RQFII holders
Barings’ received its RQFII licence in September last year, while Bridgewater’s licence was given to the firm in May.
09/03/2018
Nomura Announces Status of Share Buyback Program from Market
Pursuant to the company’s articles of incorporation set out in accordance with Article 459-1 of the Companies Act of Japan.
09/03/2018
Growing interest from China in Thailand’s EEC
Bangkok Bank has certainly seen a shift in the direction of Chinese investment in Thailand towards more high-value industries.
09/02/2018
China-Africa Development Fund reaches $10 billion
To support Chinese companies in Africa, the fund was set up in 2007 following the 2006 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation with an initial scale of $5 billion.