10/05/2015
Institutional cash flooding into retirement villages
While the poor cash returns from retirement villages have made some wary about the sector, there is a growing realisation that this is an attitude that defies logic.
Alternative Investments
10/05/2015
Philippines' GSIS eyes more offshore exposure
It has adopted a cautious approach since exiting its overseas investments in 2011 after they took a hit during the market crash.
10/05/2015
Managers get little bit of Seoul to work with giant Korea fund
The prospect of major pools of capital in Korea coming relatively late to the hedge fund party could make the country something of an oasis for hedge funds-of-funds firms suffering as more experienced asset owners, in the U.S. and other developed markets
10/02/2015
India's Edelweiss to focus on ME, eye UAE SWFs
India's leading diversified financial services group offers a large range of products and services spanning across asset classes and consumer segments.
10/02/2015
Middle East's Leading Financial Advisor Extends Market Expertise to Asia
The expansion of Nexus Group into Singapore demonstrates our world-class expertise in the field, and is a testament to our unwavering commitment to provide best in class insurance services to our clients around the world
10/01/2015
Mizuho, Dai-ichi Life to create one of Asia’s biggest asset management firms
The integrated company will be held 51 percent by Mizuho Financial in terms of voting rights and the rest by Dai-ichi Life.
10/01/2015
Nikko Asset Management offers Asia ex-Japan Equity UCITS fund for regional investors
Nikko Asset Management has launched a Luxemburg-domiciled Asia ex-Japan Equity UCITS fund that will allow Middle Eastern investors to tap into investment opportunities in Asian markets.
10/01/2015
APS China Hedge Fund Posted Loss Last Month as Rout Continued
The rout has spurred losses for long-only managers and has prompted the nation’s regulators to scrutinize practices they deem harmful to the markets, such as short-selling shares.
10/01/2015
APS Asset Management's Two China-Focused Hedge Funds Slammed in September
APS’s $79 million Greater China Long/Short Fund, meanwhile, dropped 2.9% in the period, and remains up 24% for the year to date.
09/30/2015
'Abu Dhabi state fund may shun RHB rights issue'
Malaysia's markets have been hit this year by a worsening of its trade position due to weak prices for liquefied natural gas exports
09/30/2015
Beachside and resort properties in Asia have 'enormous potential'
Bali is the only regional representative in the top 10, writes Peta Tomlinson
09/30/2015
AltaCorp Capital announces strategic partnership with Nanjing Securities of Nanjing, P.R. China
We see great potential in the Chinese market and the partnership will help us better access that market
09/30/2015
Shibulal eyes hotels in western Europe for acquisition
Also building four-star hotels in South India. Read more at: http://www.vccircle.com/news/consumer/2015/09/29/shibulal-eyes-hotels-western-europe-acquisition
09/30/2015
Capital Group may foil hedge fund hopes of tycoon Li sweetening $11.6 billion deal
Power Assets shareholders will vote on the deal
09/30/2015
Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market
Aviva-owned Friends Provident International is to withdraw from the UK offshore bond market as part of a restructure that will see the business move within Aviva Asia.
09/30/2015
Excel Funds Management Inc. announces change to its sub-adviser line-up
China AMC is the largest mutual fund manager in China with an impressive performance track record and first-class client services.
09/29/2015
Withholding tax on masala bonds set at 5%
To buy corporate bonds one needs to be a registered FPI but to buy masala bonds registration is not compulsory due to which these bonds will have good demand
09/29/2015
NZ Super: How to Buy Illiquid Equities
The self-sufficient sovereign wealth fund reveals its approach to investing in smaller stock markets—in particular, its own.
09/29/2015
Shaky China markets prompt fund manager warnings
The legal measures illustrate the degree to which China’s market intervention is set to have a tangible long-term impact on investor confidence.
09/29/2015
QDII funds to be endorsed for onshore investments
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is set to permit Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor funds to invest in the onshore market, as well as offshore, according to a senior executive with the regulator.