10/28/2016
Update 3-AMP takes $910 mln hit as scandals take toll on Australia life insurers
Shares slide 10 pct to mark 2-year low
Alternative Investments
10/28/2016
Singapore property investor, partner pump US$115m into Seychelles project
The villas range from around 200 square metres to 500 sq m each. Perched high up on the island is The Six Senses spa, which is slated to open early next year.
10/27/2016
CapitaLand sets up $2b fund in China
The remaining interests will be held by major investors from Asia, North America and the Middle East, including new and existing investors.
10/27/2016
Elders inks deal with ninth practice
Elders Financial Planning has experienced strong regional and suburban growth in 2016, including adding practices in Brisbane.
10/27/2016
Asset manager Carmignac enters Taiwan market
Carmignac announced its arrival in the Taiwanese market
10/27/2016
Japan Will Give The Philippines More Aid Than China
Agreements involving Chinese companies will help develop energy, mines, ports and railways in the Philippines.
10/27/2016
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund opens Hong Kong office
ADIA had been investing in Asia for more than three decades, across multiple asset classes.
10/27/2016
AAA-rated Fidelity Asian star braces for bear market
The fund remains heavily invested in bluechips however, with large-caps such as Power Grid Corporation of India and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing in the top 10 holdings.
10/26/2016
Impact investing delivers wide reaching returns
The data shows a steady increase in the number of impact investments over the last five years.
10/26/2016
ClearView welcomes new strategic shareholder
As a strategic shareholder, Sony Life will be represented on the board of ClearView through the appointment of a non-executive.
10/26/2016
HDFC Property Fund makes Rs 1,500 crore exit from Lodha’s World Towers
The offshore fund sponsored by the country’s largest mortgage lender is making over three times returns from its pure equity investment
10/26/2016
Asia Hedge Fund Industry Sees Less Launch Activity in Q3
Asia-focused and -based hedge funds both see proportional launch figures fall, as fund managers turn towards a global focus
10/25/2016
Japanese megabanks, DBJ to set up turnaround fund
The fund will look for businesses that are struggling but have enough technological prowess or brand power to have good prospects for recovery
10/25/2016
CapitaLand sets up $2b investment fund, its third and biggest for China projects
RCCIP III will be managed by CapitaLand Fund Management Pte Ltd, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand.
10/25/2016
Robeco signs up to Taiwan ESG code
Taiwan is an important geography for Robeco.
10/25/2016
JLL India launches proprietary Real Estate Technology Investment Vertical
This initiative is spearheaded by Anuj Nangpal, a real estate industry veteran and a specialist in M&A, private equity, corporate advisory and investment banking.
10/25/2016
Asia based suitor eyes Crescent Capital stake in ClearView Wealth
ClearView Wealth is in talks with an Asia based investor
10/24/2016
China sovereign wealth fund CIC invests in German homes, say sources
CIC was not available for comment after regular business hours.
10/24/2016
Overcoming roadblocks to equity in beef
In reality, it is difficult to attract institutional investors to the sector.
10/24/2016
Chinese companies target Portuguese banks
Banks are expected to be given up to 25-30 years to pay back the loan.