09/25/2017
AMP Capital eyes US acquisition
AMP Capital is a keen investor in renewable energy assets and may also compete for the $16.8bn WestConnex Sydney motorway project.
Alternative Investments
09/25/2017
BlackRock sells $2bn Singapore tower to CapitalLand trust
CapitaLand Commercial Trust said it would fund the acquisition with a rights issue and bank loans.
09/22/2017
Sovereign wealth fund trips up Malaysian merger again
Why did CIMB sell half its international brokerage business to China Galaxy? It is a coincidence of interests: survival on one side, expansion on the other.
09/22/2017
CME Group Named 'International Exchange Of The Year
Asia is a key pillar to our international growth strategy.
09/21/2017
Manulife launches PH asset management arm
The new company, which will serve both retail and institutional clients, focuses on offering unit investment trust funds.
09/21/2017
Patience paying off
Asia business is by no means small
09/21/2017
Korea Investment Corp Opens Singapore Office
KIC raised its allocation to alternative assets to 13.7 percent ($15.7 billion) as of the end of 2016
09/21/2017
Commonwealth Bank sells life insurance arm to AIA for $3.8bn
CBA will continue to earn income on the distribution of life and health insurance products.
09/21/2017
European $1bn asset manager enters Australia
Now the manager is looking to take advantage of what it describes as "Australia's stable macroeconomic and investment climate."
09/21/2017
Blackrock Sells Singapore Financial District Landmark
The sale represents the largest office transaction in both Singapore and the Asia Pacific
09/21/2017
JPMorgan retained for CBA review of global asset management business
CBA could sell down part of the business to secure more funds while still benefiting from the division’s earnings upside.
09/20/2017
Quenching a growing HNW appetite for insurance
It is only available in Singapore but through multiple channels in Singapore, including international brokerage firms and private banks.
09/20/2017
Investec Australia enters asset-based lending market
The ABL business will complement the existing CAF core product range including leverage finance, fund finance, corporate lending and asset finance.
09/19/2017
Blue Lotus Capital fund raises $15 million
The new fund raised by Blue Lotus will focus on investing in listed small and medium enterprises
09/19/2017
Accom targets Asian investors for debut German real estate fund
It will be seeded with a €400m portfolio of commercial real estate located outside the largest three cities of Germany.
09/19/2017
OPIM Partners ex-Pictet MD to Launch New Global Macro Fund
Cayman domiciled fund for professional and institutional investors.
09/19/2017
Sequoia raises curtains on two key acquisitions
In order to facilitate the acquisition, Sequoia has raised $3.03 million since 4 September by issuing 9.4 million new shares at 32 cents per share.
09/19/2017
APG and E Fund Management will launch the world's first China Sustainable and Responsible Focus Investment Strategy
APG is a firm believer and promoter of responsible investing.
09/18/2017
FirstRand follows peers,taps Asia for $250m
FirstRand Bank has begun syndication of a $250m loan, aimed at Asian lenders.
09/18/2017
Paths diverge for Chinese firms chasing overseas assets
While those fond of buying sports clubs and cinemas face huge hurdles, it is a different story when it comes to assets that serve the national interest