03/15/2023
Lumen Capital Sees Enormous Momentum in Southeast Asia
The Singapore-based independent asset manager wants to capitalize on supportive dynamics in the financial sector.
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03/15/2023
Barings Acquires Structured Finance Specialist
The deal is expected to close on March 31, subject to various conditions, following Barings’ August 2022 acquisition of Australia-based real estate firm Altis Property Partners.
03/13/2023
Kiwi Wealth personnel don't feature in Fisher Funds new investment management team
While Fisher Funds says its investment team has been "bolstered by the addition of seven of the Kiwi Wealth team" none of those people were senior members of the Kiwi Wealth business,
03/09/2023
Korea Post hires Samsung and Mirae for global bond ETF mandate
Sejong-based Korea Post has around 150 trillion won (US$119.58 billion) of assets.
03/09/2023
Funds in Singapore’s CPF investment scheme spill red ink in 2022
“As policy moves to support the real estate industry help lift consumer confidence, we should see healthier activity growth in the second half of 2023,”
03/09/2023
Standard Chartered throws weight behind Asian equities and IG bonds
The bank’s CIO, Steve Brice, says that diversifying into alternatives, especially infrastructure investments and hedge funds, is also important.
03/09/2023
Singlife Transforms Investment Capabilities Through Landmark Technology Partnership with Citi and BlackRock
Singlife, a technology-empowered financial services firm, is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most innovative insurance companies – serving over one million customers in Singapore.
03/08/2023
Korea construction workers’ group seeks bids for 60 billion won private equity mandate
Applications are open until April 7 and the winning bidders will be chosen by early May.
03/06/2023
Fidelity International to debut mutual fund in China in April
It is the third foreign fund management company to do so.
03/06/2023
Hong Kong bourse to open first European office in London
HKEX acquired the metal exchange in 2012 for US$2.15 billion from a group of stakeholders, including banks and brokers.
03/02/2023
AIA Philippines completes acquisition of MediCard
The acquisition was completed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals from the Insurance Commission (IC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).
03/01/2023
Investcorp expands globally, launches its presence in Japan
The opening of Investcorp’s Tokyo office will allow the firm to provide global alternative investment solutions in Japan
03/01/2023
KGI Asia Sage leverages Extramile to craft extraordinary wealth solution
By understanding clients' goals and unique aspirations, KGI Asia analyses the overall situation and recommends strategic asset allocations throughout all stages of their lives.
02/27/2023
Nomura : Asset Management Recognized in Asia Asset Management 2023 Best of the Best Awards
The Country Awards recognize asset managers and fund managers for their excellence within a specific country or region.
02/27/2023
Clime profits slide, poised for further M&A
Clime's NPAT has slid to $236,000 from $445,000 in its half-year results.
02/24/2023
HKEX Profit Falls With More Headwinds Ahead
At HKEX, we are looking at this horizon of opportunity.
02/23/2023
FWD to enter Malaysian life insurance market with strategic investment in Gibraltar BSN
Bank Simpanan Nasional will continue to hold the remaining 30% stake ownership in Gibraltar BSN.
02/22/2023
Hamilton Lane opens sixth Asia office in Shanghai
Hamilton Lane’s other Asia offices are in Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.
02/22/2023
Allianz Retire+ launches guaranteed retirement income product
The firm said the decision to launch the product followed feedback that retirees needed certainty of income, especially in volatile markets or market drawdowns.
02/21/2023
SBI Investment leads $28 million Series A in German fintech Pliant
The company also services other fintech firms with an embedded card platform that they can offer to thier clients.