06/05/2017
MetLife IM seeks HK licence, eyes Asia buildout
The asset management arm of US insurer MetLife is planning sales hires in a drive to multiply the AUM it sources from Asian clients.
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06/05/2017
China's Fortune Fountain Capital To Acquire French Luxury Crystal Retailer Baccarat
Fortune Fountain does not intend to have Baccarat delisted from Euronext Paris.
06/03/2017
Hong Kong homebuyers undeterred by mortgage rate rises in seeking Kai Tak flats
Demand remained strong despite developer raising prices by 9 per cent
06/02/2017
How to drive an evolution in Indian mutual funds
The growth of India’s mutual fund industry has been remarkable over the past 10 years.
06/02/2017
KKR raises $9.3 billion PE fund to invest in Asia Pacific region
KKR Asian Fund III surpasses predecessor $6 billion KKR Asian Fund II to become one of the largest PE funds dedicated to investing in Asia Pacific
06/02/2017
Thai real estate remains attractive to foreign investors, says Sansiri research
The findings tout the distinctive appeal of 98 Wireless, the flagship property of Sansiri, and considered by many to be the best in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
06/01/2017
Connecting lines for bonds
Overseas investors looking to join in the scheme with foreign currencies must register bond purchases with qualified trustees.
06/01/2017
GEM lags as stocks boom
He said southbound capital flow takes up about 5 percent of daily turnover of Hong Kong stocks.
05/31/2017
Global merger creates new listed manager
Our work together since announcement has reinforced our shared culture and aligned business goals.
05/31/2017
India’s banks likely to share KYC details
The Cafemutual article said the country’s central bank had already instructed firms to upload KYC details to various databases.
05/31/2017
Ant Financial hands Chinese banks an easy win
It's true that the risks products like Yu'e Bao pose to financial stability are rising.
05/31/2017
Fidelity scraps misfiring regional equity fund
It would be liquidating the Luxembourg-domiciled fund on at the end of August.
05/31/2017
Japan Invites Africa, India To Use $4 Billion Investment Fund
Stating that Africa’s portfolio in JBIC is really too small with only 2.3%, Mr. Aida said that the Bank’s next focus is to invest more in Africa
05/30/2017
Origin Energy CIO returns to Capgemini
Capgemini today revealed the IT executive would leave the energy giant to take on the roles of chief operating officer for Australia and New Zealand, along with executive vice president for the consulting company.
05/30/2017
Samsung Asset Management launches RIF to meet Korean needs
The RIFs mark the first pension funds in South Korea that allow retirees to withdraw money from the funds.
05/30/2017
How to Access Asia-Focused Private Property Funds Through Listed Markets
They are pumping money back into real estate, source of many of the worst crisis woes.
05/29/2017
Chris Cuffe lined up for board of Sydney fundie EGP Capital
EGP Capital is run by Tony Hansen who started the firm after a career in the construction and infrastructure industries.
05/29/2017
It’s time to play defence with real estate investments: Man GPM
We have seen an increasing number of large institutional managers showing a desire to include more unconventional and often illiquid assets within their portfolios.
05/29/2017
Quintet Partner's maiden deal
As part of the proposal, One Investment's founders Justin Epstein and Frank Terle remain shareholders and executive directors.
05/29/2017
Saigon Asset Management to merge sister funds in June
The fund manager said a shareholder meeting will be held next month to vote for the plan.