05/15/2015
CSOP launching first ChiNext ETF with eye on shorting
The asset manager sees the first ChiNext ETF as a way for bearish managers to short the controversial high-growth Shenzhen board
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05/15/2015
Hutchison says in talks with VimpelCom on Italian mobile merger
Conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Ltd , controlled by tycoon Li Ka-shing, confirmed on Thursday it is in talks with Russian telecoms group VimpelCom Ltd about a possible merger of their Italian mobile businesses
05/15/2015
Malaysia's Malakoff says open to acquiring 1MDB power assets
Rival power group Tenaga Nasional Bhd is in talks to buy a majority stake in 3B
05/14/2015
Showing confidence: Tundra Fonder’s latest fund to invest in Pakistan
A global asset management company, Tundra Fonder, has launched a new fund that will invest in Pakistan among other countries, a company statement said on Wednesday.
05/14/2015
Firm paying $245m to 1MDB for right to develop tower
Indonesian developer's deal is latest involving debt-ridden state investor
05/14/2015
Hang Seng eyes new funds, currency classes
The Hong Kong bank's head of investment products wants to add thematic funds onto its platform, with a particular eye on oldage industries. The bank also aims to offer more equity products and currency classes.
05/14/2015
China clears last muni bond hurdle
China's economy may be slowing, but the country is making progress
05/14/2015
Greece invited to join BRICS development bank: gov't source
The invitation came during a telephone conversation between Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Storchak, the government source said in a note to the media.
05/14/2015
Thai SC Asset targets robust revenue growth on luxury home demand
Thai property developer SC Asset Corporation Pcl said it is aiming for revenue growth of at least 10 percent a year over the next five years
05/13/2015
Deutsche Boerse incoming CEO banks on Asia
Lack of growth in its European business has forced the company to seek business opportunities abroad.
05/13/2015
Elliott Presses Bank of East Asia in Court Over Share Sale
Family-controlled Hong Kong lender defends $850 million share sale to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui
05/13/2015
Kazakhstan builds Islamic expertise as Russia ramps up efforts
Faced with being locked out of Western capital markets, Russia has started to develop an Islamic finance industry. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan is trying to position itself as a hub for Shariah-compliant transactions.
05/13/2015
China May Give Banks More Sweeteners to Buy Muni Bonds, S&P Says
The notes can also be used as backing to get treasury and local government fiscal deposits.
05/13/2015
CITIC Securities' teams up with China Renaissance to serve Internet firms
Well-connected local firms like China Renaissance are seeing a boom as entrepreneur-driven private businesses, particularly in the technology sector, overtake state-owned companies to drive investment banking revenues in China.
05/12/2015
Ex-Goldman trader Lim's hedge fund assets hit $500 million
Its assets have risen close to $500 million
05/12/2015
Hong Kong Hedge Fund Azentus Gets Smaller
A billion-dollar startup in 2011, assets shrink to near $100 million as investors depart
05/12/2015
Generali Asia Completes 49% Acquisition Of Malaysian Insurer
Following the closing, Generali will appoint some of the company’s Directors and key managers.
05/12/2015
London, Singapore can boost links to ride insurance sector growth: MAS
Rising wealth and ageing population are among the factors which drive growing demand for insurance, says Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon.
05/11/2015
Bosera AM jumps on “Silk Road” bandwagon
The programme could prompt a new wave of massive investment in the country; pivotal in light of China’s slowing growth.
05/11/2015
Taiwan’s Fubon Life eyes Madame Tussauds deal
The property is leased to Merlin Entertainments for another 27 years, with the option to extend for another 70. It is said to generate about £15.5 million a year in rent.