08/04/2013
Evercore Plots Southeast Asia Expansion in Challenge to Goldman
The region is luring investment banks as companies make more cross-border acquisitions and tap capital markets to finance expansion.
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08/04/2013
Hong Kong banks shun ILAS as tighter rules impact
Banks in Hong Kong appear to be turning away from the sale of Investment Linked Assurance Schemes, following the introduction of more onerous compliance rules and commission disclosure.
08/04/2013
First Turkish bond sold by Singapore's DBS
Orders for the issue exceeded $1.1bn. The deal is the first Turkish bond arranged by a local bank and roadshowed to investors in Asia.
08/01/2013
International propert investment manager moves into Japan
It will build upon the well-established existing business of Merchant Capital, an independent real estate-focused Japanese merchant bank.
08/01/2013
Managers crimping profits by not diversifying: BCG
Asia-Pacific assets rose to $10.1 trillion last year, from $9.1 trillion in 2011.
08/01/2013
Maybank ATR Kim Eng Financial sells investment banking arm
A unit of Malaysia's Maybank Group has taken over the investment banking arm of Maybank ATR Kim Eng Financial Corp
08/01/2013
Ageas UK enjoys 17.3% net profit rise
Group net profit of EUR 472 million
07/31/2013
BlackRock Launches New Hong Kong Domiciled Fund Series
The new fund series, named BlackRock Premier Funds, will be available to both retail and institutional investors.
07/31/2013
Hang Seng unit first offshore firm with RQFII quota
The scheme allows offshore asset managers to invest their offshore yuan in the mainland equity and bond markets. The first quota was granted in December 2011.
07/31/2013
HSBC launches domestic funds in China
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07/31/2013
Citic Securities Closes Deal for CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets
The sale was approved by the board of Crédit Agricole at a meeting in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
07/31/2013
State Street Global Advisors in China joint venture
It said the joint venture, to be known as SGA Fund Management Co. Ltd, would provide domestic China funds management activities, including launching and managing securities investment funds for retail, high-net-worth and institutional clients.
07/31/2013
Deutsche Börse connects first HK Xetra participant
This is the first time that a trading participant from East Asia has been directly connected to Xetra.
07/31/2013
CITIC completes purchase of HK brokerage
CITIC plans to grow its fixed income business and act as a gateway for global investors in China
07/31/2013
Vietnamese firms need time to list on foreign bourses
Vietnamese companies generally need around 2 to 3 years to prepare for an overseas listing
07/30/2013
Bahamian financial services provider In Dubai, Shanghai Office Expansions
It’s been able to attract every significant player from every major city in the world
07/30/2013
Standard Chartered becomes one of few foreign banks to sell domestic funds in China
Alexis Calla, global head, advisory & investment said: “With the addition of domestic mutual funds, we will now be able to expand our recommendations and offer solutions to our customers involving both domestic and international investment solut
07/30/2013
Mahindra Lifespace Developers to form JV with Standard Chartered Bank
The first two projects under this JV will be premium residential developments in Gurgaon and Bangalore
07/30/2013
Manulife Financial Sells its Life Insurance Operations in Taiwan to CTBC Life
Manulife Financial Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Manulife (International) Limited, has signed an agreement to sell its life insurance business in Taiwan
07/30/2013
Asian Funds Set to Snap Up Global Property
Rich Asian individuals are snapping up luxury residential properties and even office towers in the West.