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REAL ASSETS Friday, 24 April 2015 20:34

Asian Fund Sells UK Asset

Malaysia EPF, Malaysian Employees Provident Fund, has disposed of a major UK asset by selling One Sheldon Square in London which is prominently located at the entrance to Paddington Central. British Land paid £210m for the development. The sale is a profitable...

HIGH-END Thursday, 23 April 2015 20:55

Indonesian Tycoon Eyes More Inter Funding

Jakarta based Inter president Erick Thohir is set to give the Italian club a fresh cash injection. Internazionale are said to have debts of over €100 million and could be subject to the UEFA’s financial fair play regulations should they qualify for Europe,...

HIGH-END Thursday, 23 April 2015 20:34

Wanda Expands Sporting Portfolio With Major Acquisition

China's Wanda Group has agreed to buy Infront the Swiss sports marketing group headed by Sepp Blatter's nephew for USD 1.2 billion, the two firms said. The Chinese property and entertainment conglomerate is looking to increase its influence in the global sports...

HIGH-END Thursday, 23 April 2015 20:34

Greg Norman The Fund Manager

Two-time major winner Greg Norman is bringing his considerable entrepreneurial talents into the finance arena, a different kind of green than he is used to. With a successful stable of businesses encompassing eyewear, apparel, wine, turf supply, prime Wagyu beef...

REAL ASSETS Thursday, 23 April 2015 20:34

LEGOLAND® Discovery Center To Open In Shanghai, Spring 2016

Grosvenor Fund Management (GFM) has announced that Merlin Entertainments Plc (Merlin) will open their first LEGOLAND® Discovery Center in China at Parkside Plaza, Shanghai, in 2016. Parkside Plaza was acquired by GFM on behalf of the Grosvenor Vega China Retail...

HIGH-END Thursday, 23 April 2015 20:34

Jack Ma Eyeing AC Milan Stake

Asian wealth continues its steady flow into major European football clubs. According to reports in Europe Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma is said to be considering an offer to join a Chinese consortium who are currently surveying the Rossoneri’s accounts as part of a...

HIGH-END Wednesday, 22 April 2015 20:34

World Rugby 7’s Joins Singapore Sport Portfolio

Asia’s wealth management hub Singapore continues to add to the high profile portfolio of major sporting events by snaring a four-year deal to host a leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series. The competition features the world's top 16 national teams such as perennial...

HIGH-END Wednesday, 22 April 2015 20:34

LIXIL Announces Global Partnership With Kei Nishikori

Headquartered in Tokyo, LIXIL Corporation a global leader in housing and building materials, products and services business has announced a global partnership agreement with Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori. The term of the sponsorship will be 3 years,...

HIGH-END Wednesday, 22 April 2015 20:34

Cristiano Ronaldo To Sign With Julius Baer

Hot on the heels of becoming a global partner with the Formula E Championship the world’s first fully-electric racing series created by the FIA, Julius Baer with major operations across Asia is said to be in talks with Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Reports...

HIGH-END Tuesday, 21 April 2015 20:46

Atletico de Madrid Receive Chinese Asset Boost

Following up on his previous European investment Chinese tycoon Wang Jianlin has taken a 20 per cent stake in Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid via Wanda Madrid Investment. The deal reportedly worth some €44.98 million will also see Atletico Madrid tour China...

HIGH-END Tuesday, 21 April 2015 20:34

Generous Gesture From Cardiff City Owner

Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan recently financed the cost of travel for the fans of the English Championship club for their midweek game with Ipswich Town. A spokesman for the club said, “It has been a tough season and we wanted to help supporters for what was a...

HIGH-END Monday, 20 April 2015 20:46

Saxo Bank Continue F1 Deal

Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist is extending its partnership with the Lotus F1 Team and French driver Romain Grosjean for the 2015 season. As part of the partnership package Saxo Bank’s logo will be placed on the inner side of...

HIGH-END Monday, 20 April 2015 20:34

Bonhams To Auction Five Meiji Masterpieces

Five exquisite items from the Meiji Period, including delicate cloisonné and magnificent ironwork, will lead the Fine Japanese Art auction at Bonhams New Bond Street London on the 14th May. Estimates for the lots, made by some of the greatest craftsmen of the...

HIGH-END Monday, 20 April 2015 20:34

Record Sales At Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction

Sotheby’s sales on the 7th of April in Hong Kong achieved a combined total of $98.8 million. After a period of frantic bidding over the top lot a Guan Vase from the Southern Song Dynasty sold at $14.6 million to the Long Museum, Shanghai. The price was the third...

FINANCE Monday, 20 April 2015 20:34

April Moves In Asian Wealth Management

French bank BNP Paribas Wealth Management announced new appointments calibrating existing management resources as it seeks to firm up the focus on its Asian strategy. Arnaud Tellier was named head of investment services, Asia Pacific, and will be based in...

HIGH-END Monday, 20 April 2015 20:34

Another Luxury Brand Cuts Asian Price

According to media reports Cartier the luxury French watchmaker and legendary jeweler is said to be joining the growing ranks of designer brands by trimming prices for watches in Hong Kong. Earlier this year Geneva based Patek Philippe made significant cuts to...

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