11/01/2021
CFA Institute launches ESG disclosure standards
“The release of the standards marks one step in the broader efforts to make that a reality -- and we believe an important one.”
Alternative Investments
10/31/2021
GDC seals partnership deal with Abu Dhabi group
The MoU established a vital partnership between the two parties to explore potential collaborations
10/29/2021
Blackstone to Acquire Nucleus Network
After five years of substantial growth, this new partnership with Blackstone is a perfect match for Nucleus Network.
10/29/2021
Nomura Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
For the six months to September
10/28/2021
Wellington Management enters Singapore retail market
The investment management firm launches four new investment funds in the Lion City.
10/28/2021
APRA urges greater focus on improving governance and strategic planning in super
Australians expect those they entrust with growing and protecting their retirement savings to deliver value from every business plan enacted, dollar spent and investment made.
10/27/2021
Temasek launches $3.3b investment platform for firms eyeing global expansion
The platform will target deal sizes of between US$100 and US$200 million.
10/27/2021
Korea’s GEPS seeks bids for 300 billion won global equity mandate
GEPS, a quasi-government body that provides pension services for civil servants, manages around $10 billion of total assets for 1.25 million members currently.
10/27/2021
China's Ping An Insurance reports 31.2% decline in Q3 profit
Net profit fell to 23.6 billion yuan ($3.69 billion) in the three months to September 30 from 34.4 billion a year earlier
10/27/2021
Apex Group closes acquisition of Mainstream Group
Mainstream’s acquisition by the Group will enable clients to benefit from Apex’s global footprint; accessing new markets through the Group’s globally connected operating model and single-source client offering.
10/26/2021
Saxo Markets receives Hong Kong asset management licence
The online trading and investment firm has obtained a Type 9 licence from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
10/26/2021
Korea Post opens tender for 110 billion won hedge fund mandate
Korea Post had around 134 trillion won of assets under management as of end-2020.
10/25/2021
Mutual funds in China surge to $3.75tn amid Evergrande crisis
Retail investors seek stability over volatile real estate and wealth products
10/25/2021
Capital Alliance enters Bangladesh merchant banking
BetaOne expects to roll out a full spectrum of Merchant Banking services over the coming months including mergers and acquisitions advisory, debt capital markets, equity capital markets, wealth management and margin lending.
10/25/2021
US alternatives manager Monroe sets sights on Asia
He says direct private credit specialists like Monroe traditionally excel at direct and small- and mid-cap strategies.
10/22/2021
Chubb Gold Fortune Deferred Annuity Plan offers stable inflation-proof retirement income
Chubb Gold Fortune offers further peace of mind with an additional 10% of the guaranteed monthly annuity income in the unfortunate event of the insured being diagnosed with total and permanent disability before the annuity period starts.
10/22/2021
Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment
Both companies however, confirmed the deal was off after they were unable to agree on terms.
10/22/2021
Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Central Park Group
Central Park Group is a pioneer in providing financial advisors and their clients access to top alternative investment talent
10/22/2021
SGX Opens Offshore Office in India
The upcoming NSE IFSC-SGX Connect aims to bring together the trading of Nifty products in Gift City and create a larger pool of liquidity comprising international and home market participants.
10/21/2021
Japan’s Sumitomo Life appoints US unit to manage 2 trillion yen bond portfolio
Sumitomo Life’s latest annual report shows that as of March 2021, it allocated 9.52 trillion yen to foreign bonds denominated in foreign currency, representing 27.6% of its 34.5 trillion yen of total assets.