04/14/2013
UK-based conglomerate to rope in Gulf investors for India projects
“We would like the major Gulf investors, including the sovereign wealth funds to invest with us in large projects where return on investment will be very high,”
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04/14/2013
ING targets May launch of US$1.2b Thai bank stake sale - sources
Dutch financial services company ING is targeting a May launch of the sale of its US$1.2 billion stake in Thailand's TMB Bank
04/10/2013
Australia approves new derivatives market, clearance licences
He said FEX and LCH.Clearnet will work with Australia's market regulators and the Reserve Bank of Australia over the next six months to ensure appropriate controls are in place before the market starts.
04/09/2013
Martin Currie targets Asia Pac growth with Singapore hub
“By moving some of our trading to Singapore we will be able to execute our investment strategies more efficiently and effectively going forward.”
04/09/2013
Kuwait investment firm sets up Hong Kong office
It added that the move came in response to a growing demand from GCC investors for more direct access to emerging Asi
04/09/2013
Maybank launches new investment-linked productes new investment-linked product
The Bank is principally engaged in the business of banking in all aspects, which also include Islamic Banking Scheme operations.
04/09/2013
Barings upgrades equities as central banks commit to pro-growth policies
Baring Asset Management’s multi asset team has upgraded equities, adopting the highest risk profile it has held in several years to take advantage of the differing growth dynamics in global equity markets.
04/08/2013
Bank Muscat bids for HSBC India branches
It appears that the proposal will come to HSBC Bank Oman board for discussion shortly.
04/08/2013
Motilal Oswal AMC open to partner for foreign biz
Looks at attracting more foreign fund inflows, needs partner to gain distribution muscle in international markets
04/08/2013
Mitsubishi UFJ to buy Deutsche Bank’s US realty loan biz
Japanese banks, which have relatively strong financial bases, are expected to increase their acquisition of overseas operations, Kyodo said.
04/07/2013
Worldwide investment funds attract net sales of EUR 828 billion in 2012
Includes main highlights for Q4 2012.
04/07/2013
Investment firms bet on future Hong Kong 'fund factory'
Government's move to woo asset management companies shows early signs of success as big names hatch plans to set up shop in Hong Kong
04/04/2013
Mirae Asset may launch a balanced fund, ETF
Mirae Asset, the South Korea-based financial services company will help the company to launch such products
04/04/2013
Canada's Manulife eyes Indian insurance market
Now, Manulife has begun contemplating a foray into the Indian insurance market
04/04/2013
UBS was mystery lender for Thai group's Ping An buy from HSBC
The Swiss bank's financial backing for China's largest ever foreign stock purchase explains how a Thai conglomerate scraped together $7.4 billion in cash for the deal's final payment, after its main lender backed out at the 11th hour.
04/03/2013
HSBC to sell Singapore insurance businesses
The transaction is expected to be completed within this year.
04/03/2013
Global ETP flows pass $70bn in record Q1
The group reports this year so far equities have accounted for 93 per cent of flows, with developed markets making up $60.5bn of flows.
04/02/2013
Singapore eyes more deals as ICBC starts yuan-clearing ops
Companies have already begun selling yuan-denominated bonds to investors in Singapore.
04/02/2013
CBC Seeks Sinopac Stake in China’s First Bid in Taiwan
Sinopac and other banks stand to benefit from partnerships with mainland lenders such as ICBC
04/02/2013
MAS and People's Bank of China sign MOU on RMB
The two central banks also agree to establish a regular dialogue to review RMB liquidity conditions