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FINANCE Thursday, 12 November 2015 15:33

Rare Book Index Launched By Stanley Gibbons

Best known in Asia as a dealer and specialist in rare stamps and coins, London based Stanley Gibbons has now composed an index of 35 first editions of 20th-century classics. The index will help guide investors and collectors looking to build a rare book portfolio...

FINANCE Thursday, 12 November 2015 15:31

New CEO Appointment For Savills Australia & New Zealand

Leading global real estate service provider Savills plc has undertaken a regional review of its Asia Pacific management structure, including succession planning, with a view to strengthening and expanding the executive management platform. Consequently, effective...

FINANCE Thursday, 12 November 2015 15:30

Nikko Asset Management Launches Japan High-Dividend Low-Volatility Smart Beta ETF

Focusing on demand for exchange traded funds that offer high dividends at lower volatility, Nikko Asset Management announced today that it is offering a smart beta ETF linked to a customized MSCI index designed for this purpose. This new ETF, Listed Index Fund...

FINANCE Thursday, 12 November 2015 15:29

Golden Gate Ventures Invests Over US$6Million In 6 New South East Asian Companies

Coming off the heels of three recent investments (HipVan, Omise, and Laku6), Golden Gate Ventures the early-stage venture capital firm investing across Southeast Asia since 2011, has announced six additions to its portfolio, from Indonesia to Thailand. These new...

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 November 2015 17:07

Judith Vogt: «Keep an Eye out for Blockchain»

Just as computer firms took over the business of typewriter manufacturers, banking services today are offered by other companies than banks. With far reaching consequences, says Judith Vogt, a financial expert.

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 November 2015 15:20

China’s Outbound Investment Momentum Undiminished Despite Economic Uncertainty

According to the latest Greater China outbound M&A Report from Deloitte China, outbound M&A investments in the first half (H1) of 2015 reached a record level and its growth rate surpassed that of major developed countries. During the period, there were 173...

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 November 2015 15:19

Singaporean Developer Makes Acquisitions In Tokyo And Paris

Singaporean real estate developer CapitaLand’s wholly owned serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited’s (Ascott) serviced residence global fund with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has acquired two prime properties in Paris and Tokyo for USD104...

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 November 2015 15:18

Hong Kong SFC Gets Court Order To Freeze $23.5 Million Assets Of Maxim Capital Limited

In Hong Kong the Court of First Instance has granted various interim orders against Maxim Capital Limited (Maxim Capital), an unlicensed investment firm, including freezing all its monies in Hong Kong totalling approximately $23.5 million following legal...

FINANCE Wednesday, 11 November 2015 15:16

Maybank Asset Management Partners With Hastings For Asean Infrastructure Investment Opportunities

Malaysia’s Maybank Asset Management Group Berhad has cemented a partnership with global specialist infrastructure fund manager, Hastings Management Pty Ltd, to provide investors with Shariah-compliant infrastructure investment opportunities in the Asian region. Maybank...

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 November 2015 15:12

China And Singapore Strengthen Cross-Border RMB Flows And Capital Market Connectivity

Initiatives to strengthen cross-border Renminbi (RMB) flows and a commitment to collaborate on capital market connectivity between China and Singapore were the key outcomes in financial co-operation arising from the recent State Visit to Singapore by the...

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 November 2015 15:11

Julius Baer Wealth Report: Japan

Swiss pure play private bank Julius Baer has published the second edition of its ‘Wealth Report: Japan’. The timing of the report coincides with the approximate two-year anniversary of the start of Abenomics, presenting an opportune moment to examine the progress...

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 November 2015 15:10

Fifty Shades Of China

“This is not a black and white story. The opportunities lie in the gray area.” Fabiana Fedeli portfolio manager at international asset manager Robeco has just returned from a trip on which she spoke with a number of political, financial and economic experts on...

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 November 2015 15:08

Record Watch Prices At Geneva Auction - Hong Kong Up Next

Asia’s watch collectors were looking at the recent Geneva watch auction with a keen interest. The Geneva Watch Auction: Two held by Phillips, in Association with Bacs & Russo, on 7 and 8 November 2015 realised $27,844,575, selling 95% by lot. The auction sold...

FINANCE Tuesday, 10 November 2015 01:34

Renminbi Hub One Step Away

The Chinese currency renminbi soon will be convertible into Swiss francs. The necessary administrative hurdles have been removed for a closer collaboration between the People's Republic and the Swiss banking industry.

FINANCE Monday, 9 November 2015 15:49

Regulations And Talent Shortage Pose Challenges For Hong Kong’s Fund Management Industry

Hong Kong’s investment management industry sees increased opportunities from Mainland China, an aging population and MPF reforms, however intensifying competition, regulations and talent shortage pose challenges, according to a joint report by KPMG and the Hong...

FINANCE Monday, 9 November 2015 15:48

HSBC Welcomes Singapore-China Trade Boost

China and Singapore’s economic and commercial links will be significantly strengthened following the announcement of several initiatives between the two countries aimed at enhancing their bi-lateral trade and investment connectivity. The initiatives include a...

FINANCE Monday, 9 November 2015 15:47

Is China In Crisis?

In his latest Ahead of the Curve, Neil Williams, Group Chief Economist at Hermes Investment Management, assesses the macroeconomic outlook in China. Despite China’s slowdown, global growth should not be completely derailed. But, it is a headwind, with the...

FINANCE Monday, 9 November 2015 15:46

Asian Institutions' Investments Into Alternatives Poised For Further Growth

Asian institutions' investments into alternatives are virtually certain to grow in the next five years. While it is highly unlikely for this to reach the extent seen in the Western world, it certainly poses a threat to traditional asset managers. This is one of...

FINANCE Saturday, 7 November 2015 16:02

UBS Announces Winners Of First Regional Final Held In Singapore

Swiss banking giant UBS, an early adopter of Fintech, has announced the winners of the first Regional Final of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge held in Singapore. This competition aims to identify innovative and potentially disruptive technological ideas and...

FINANCE Saturday, 7 November 2015 16:00

Gulfstream Makes Senior Appointment For Greater China Sales

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. recently named Matthew Liu regional vice president of Sales for Greater China. Liu will be based in Beijing and report to Roger Sperry, regional senior vice president, International Sales, Asia Pacific, Gulfstream. Liu moves to...

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