05/06/2016
Schroders forms strategic MPF alliance with Sun Life
Schroders said in a statement that the strategic relationship allows the company to focus on its core strength as an investment manager.
Alternative Investments
05/06/2016
MUFG Investor Services snaps up Neuberger Berman’s PE administration business
The transaction is part of MUFG Investor Services’ bid to become a global industry-leading fund administrator and brings its PE and real estate assets under administration (AUA) to US$145 billion, and total AUA to $384 billion.
05/05/2016
Reliance introduces new UCITS vehicle for UK Discretionary market
The India Equities Portfolio Fund, which has been designed for the broader discretionary fund management community, has a minimum investment of USD 10,000 or the GBP equivalent, and has launched with assets of USD 50m.
05/05/2016
Industry showcased as never before on Channel 9
The series will be screened Saturdays at midday on Nine, commencing May 7th, and will be supported by two additional weekly encore viewings on GEM on Sundays at midday and midnight.
05/05/2016
Islamic Development Bank to return to ringgit sukuk market
The Islamic Development Bank plans to sell local currency Islamic bonds in the Malaysian market this year after a three-year hiatus, the head of the Jeddah-based multilateral lender.
05/05/2016
China’s Legend to invest in UK pensions insurer
The money will be used to fund expansion at PIC, which was founded by entrepreneur Edi Truell.
05/05/2016
CVC Capital said to poach top HSBC Southeast Asia dealmaker
He will focus on investments in Singapore and Malaysia, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is not public yet.
05/04/2016
Macquarie joins hunt for ANZ’s UDC Finance
Macquarie’s interest in the operation comes after the bank last year purchased the bulk of auto finance business Esanda last year from ANZ
05/04/2016
Why Australia's Gold Coast property is attracting investors worldwide
A further attraction is the presence of some truly exceptional homes on the beachfront all along the Gold Coast.
05/04/2016
HDFC's Prashant Jain Is India's Highest Paid Money Manager
The disclosures come after the Securities & Exchanges Board of India made it mandatory for money managers to publish compensation details of executives earning more than 6 million rupees annually.
05/04/2016
Ultra-luxury home sales tick up as high-net worth investors flock back to Singapore
High-net worth individuals rising value proposition for Singapore luxury homes after a prolonged two-year period of price declines.
05/03/2016
Northern Trust Completes Acquisition of Aviate Global
Acquisition Expands Northern Trust’s Global Trading Capabilities
05/03/2016
MetLife Wins Bloomberg Businessweek Financial Institution Award 2016
“EduCare” recognized as innovative education fund product
05/03/2016
Manulife Aims at $470 Million Singapore IPO for U.S. Property Assets
Canadian insurer failed to launch offering of Manulife US REIT last year amid adverse market conditions
05/02/2016
AIG Raises $1.25B By Selling A Stake In China Insurer PICC
American International Group has raised HK$9.68 billion ($1.25 billion) by selling a large chunk of its stake in China's PICC Property and Casualty Co. Ltd. in a block deal
05/02/2016
Hedge fund offerings hit a growth spurt in S. Korea
Regulatory shift opens the door for managers
05/02/2016
Mauritius Commercial Bank to launch ETF for Indian government securities
For the first time, overseas retail investors will get an opportunity to invest in Indian GSecs via an exchange traded fund," he said. "MCB is the largest bank there.
04/29/2016
Crowdo Sets Regional Crowdfunding Record, Touts New MAS License
The announcement follows the synchronized public launches in Malaysia and Indonesia, effectively solidifying Crowdo’s position as the foremost crowdfunding leader in the region.
04/28/2016
As easy funding dries up, Indian startups learn to save for rainy day
The company recently appointed a financial controller on its rolls.
04/28/2016
E Fund Pockets Two Awards In AsianInvestor's Asset Management Awards
The award is considered a tremendous accomplishment for E Fund as it recognises the continued efforts and breakthrough in investment research and branding under its 'internationalisation' strategy.