03/29/2017
Local crowdfunding platform to tap 'mass affluent' with easing of MAS rules
Local crowdfunding platform FundedHere wants to open up its platform to professionals earning at least S$100,000 a year
Alternative Investments
03/29/2017
Taking the alternatives route in Asia
The plan is to introduce more established strategies in the region and potentially launch new alternatives products this year.
03/29/2017
AC Milan set for Hong Kong listing
Asian investor plans IPO as an exit for Elliott which has helped fund €740m purchase
03/28/2017
BlackRock unveils two new index funds for MPF’s DIS
The DIS will be introduced on April 1. Contributions from Hong Kong employees who have not made any investment choices for their MPF accounts will be invested in DIS funds.
03/28/2017
Firms advise on $50m bonds offer
Villa World will become only the third Australian company to launch a simple corporate bond offering.
03/28/2017
Life insurance to cost less as Japanese live longer
Insurers to pass on savings from fewer death-benefit payouts
03/28/2017
Saudi Arabian Prince Commits $100 Million To Sydney Developer Piety Investments
As a result, Middle Eastern investors have taken a bigger interest in stable long-lease assets like logistics and industrial assets which even out short-term exchange differences
03/28/2017
Hong Kong’s Platinum Estates plans luxury hotel in Spain to tap outbound Chinese tourist growth
The land cost was €50 million (US$54.3 million) and construction is expected to cost about €120 million.
03/27/2017
China's CITIC Securities to cut overseas business costs after profits tank
We are looking at everything. But we are certainly in no rush to acquire anything
03/27/2017
Caught the collecting bug at Art Basel? Former Christie’s exec can guide you through the labyrinth
Doug Woodham looks at the pitfalls of buying art at the top level in his new book and suggests five questions you should ask before splurging
03/27/2017
No losers in globalized economy: AIIB head
The AIIB head said a grand vision is needed to boost connectivity for a shared objective in promoting economic, social and cultural development.
03/27/2017
GF Securities Announces its 2016 Annual Results
The principal business of the Company can be divided into four segments, namely investment banking, wealth management, trading and institutional client service and investment management.
03/27/2017
SBI Life set to enter Bahrain in next financial year
The SBI had recently said that it would dilute 10 per cent of its stake in the life arm through a public offer.
03/27/2017
Can the emerging market bull run continue?
Investors should also bear in mind that some emerging markets are proxies for the global demand for commodities.
03/27/2017
BCG reckons private equity must take decisive action
The New Golden Age in Private Equity, BCG noted firms will need to do more to create a point of difference from competitors and stay on their game.
03/27/2017
'Foundations' ruffle foreign investors
Founders may be setting up faux charities to sway shareholder votes
03/27/2017
China Life to further diversify foreign investments
The firm had approximately 2.45 trillion RMB of total investment assets at the end of 2016, an increase of 7.2% from the end of 2015.
03/27/2017
BlackRock splashes out $81m for office building
The building was sold in an off-market transaction after an approach to Marprop by the global investment manager.
03/27/2017
UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Exchange CEO says MSCI consultation may lead to index deal
MSCI consultation process hints at compromise
03/26/2017
Investors to pay a higher premium for interest-only loans
More capital means higher cost