09/13/2023
AIMCo to Quadruple Headcount in Singapore
And to support growth ambitions, it will look to gradually boost headcount in Singapore to over 20, quadrupling the four people currently employed in the region.
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09/12/2023
Apex Group continues global expansion with Korea launch
This announcement follows the continued growth of Apex Group in the APAC region
09/12/2023
Ex-Singapore Finance Minister Dies
[Hu] stewarded our finances well and provided a steady hand to steer our economy through the 1997 Asian financial crisis
09/11/2023
HKEX Celebrates Opening of London Office
In celebration of this milestone event, Mr Aguzin struck the HKEX gong, signifying HKEX’s commitment to its global clients and to the importance of connectivity.
09/11/2023
Process initiated to close Shanghai office
The decision is driven by operational considerations and does not affect the fund’s investment strategy or our investments in China.
09/08/2023
Korea Asset Management calls for bids for 100 billion won fund mandate
Institutions bidding on the mandate must have experience in non-performing loan fund management.
09/07/2023
AIIB invests US$25 million in five-year sustainable Eurobond
The bank will sell a total of $100 million worth of sustainable bonds to a group of international financial institutions through private placement.
09/06/2023
Willis Towers Watson buys funds from advice group
The decision to offload the funds is part of the licensee's broader strategy, which is to focus on its core offering of financial advice.
09/06/2023
Thailand's Private Banks Eye Optimal AUM for Profitability Amid Rising Competition
This trend is attributed to increasing expenses related to hiring skilled private bankers, boosting internal infrastructure, and meeting stringent compliance regulations.
09/05/2023
Ex-GIC Bond Manager Launches Hedge Fund
The fund – Adira Investment Management – is a long/short strategy focused on corporate credit and launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
09/04/2023
Fidelity launches two overseas equities funds to MPF members
The Americas equity fund focuses on listed companies that have their head offices in North America or exercise a predominant part of their activity in the region.
09/01/2023
Which asset managers performed strongly in Q2?
In a webinar, Jain identified GQG and L1 Capital International as two active managers with strong performance despite market narrowness.
08/31/2023
Charles River wins Thai pension fund mandate
The platform will provide near real-time cash, positions and available collateral, and deliver benchmark data to help maximise operational efficiency.
08/30/2023
200 Singapore Investors Tap Withers for CS AT1 Claims
The estimated value of their exposure to the bonds could exceed S$200 million ($148 million).
08/30/2023
FWD Singapore enters HNW market with inaugural product
The company is also planning to partner with Apollo for its asset management needs
08/30/2023
Praemium eyes increased footprint in wealth management industry
The firm says it has a solid foundation on which to further expand its market share.
08/28/2023
Allianz Global Investors Secures Approval for Mainland China Fund Unit
This move by Allianz mirrors a larger trend in the financial world, as global asset management firms eagerly position themselves within China's burgeoning onshore market.
08/28/2023
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority partnerships to woo German firms
In terms of investments, the survey revealed that 46 percent of the participating GPCCI members are likely to invest higher in the country within the next 12 months
08/28/2023
Banking Leadership and Driving Growth
Although the bank stands out with its premier digital and mobile offerings, including three popular mobile apps, it recognises customers’ needs for human contact.
08/28/2023
Japan budget requests likely to top $753bln as rates rise - Nikkei
The annual budget requests, to be submitted to the finance ministry by the end of August