04/27/2015
DBS making waves in Asia's bond markets
But it says S'pore remains its most important market though this is being challenged
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04/27/2015
Philippines not ready for passporting, managers warn
A Philippine association says that without passage of key investment legislation, the country's funds industry will remain fragmented and unready for the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.
04/27/2015
Prime brokers face rapid evolution as regulations bite
As global regulatory frameworks become more intrusive over the coming years, prime brokers and hedge funds will be forced to implement radical changes to their business models
04/27/2015
Billionaire's daughter turning CEO shows what Japan lacks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is crusading to get more women running Japan's male- dominated corporations should meet Miwako Date, daughter of Japanese billionaire property developer Akira Mori
04/27/2015
Mizuho agrees to buy additional loans from RBS for $500 million
Mizuho Financial Group Inc., the nation’s third-biggest bank by market value, agreed to buy more North American loans from Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC for about $500 million
04/27/2015
China to Invest US$50 Billion in Indonesia’s Infrastructure Projects
China will make infrastructure investment in Indonesia for projects including toll roads, seaports, airports and power plants
04/27/2015
Sino Mercury Acquisition Corp. to Merge with Wins Finance Group Ltd.
Sino Mercury Acquisition Corp. a special purpose acquisition company, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Wins Finance Group Ltd.
04/26/2015
CoinHako is the First Insured Asian Bitcoin Exchange
In an effort to boost security, Asian Bitcoin exchange CoinHako has announced that it’s the first Asian exchange to fully insure its Bitcoin reserve, using BitGo’s insurance offerings.
04/24/2015
In Hong Kong Real-Estate War, It’s Landlords vs. Luxury Brands
High-end stores are driving hard bargains for lower rents, but many landlords aren’t budging
04/24/2015
Maybank to launch funds with eye on passporting
Maybank's asset management arm plans to launch two new funds this year and use CIS to passport them to Malaysia and Thailand
04/24/2015
Tian Hong stays as mainland top fund
Tian Hong Asset Management Co remained the top fund on the Chinese mainland in the first three months of this year
04/24/2015
Gottex posts strong performance in its Asian and multi-asset hedge funds
Independent global asset management group Gottex Fund Management Holdings Limited reported strong gains from its multi-asset and Asian strategies
04/24/2015
Reliance in strategic alliance with Samsung AM
Samsung Asset Management Co., Ltd, the largest asset manager in South Korea, today signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic alliance with Reliance Capital Asset Management
04/23/2015
President Xi Jinping says the age of Asia and Africa has arrived
New world order should reflect the growing influence of the two continents, says Chinese president
04/23/2015
EIP launches first N-shares ETF
The fund is 85% made up of Chinese internet and technology companies, two segments of the Chinese market that the A-share and Hang Seng China Enterprise Indices have limited exposure to.
04/23/2015
Equity 'indexation effect' tipped to benefit HK market
Axa's Mark Tinker reckons the latest Stock Connect moves are part of a deliberate Chinese policy to calm down the Shanghai market while boosting longerterm ambitions for international capital.
04/23/2015
Chinese insurers ramp up asset management exposure
More Chinese insurance companies are looking to build their own asset management capabilities as they grow larger in size
04/23/2015
Silk Road Fund makes first investment
The project will be funded through a mix of equity and loan investments
04/23/2015
Standard Bank partners with South Korea bank
Standard Bank today signed a Business Cooperation Agreement with Woori Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in South Korea, aimed at capturing more banking business from Korean companies operating or investing in Africa.
04/22/2015
RHB Asset Management launches ETF-based funds
RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd and OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd launched a series of single exchange traded fund -based funds, comprising four Beta funds yesterday.