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Pakistan's central bank to also invest in Chinese bonds

The People’s Bank of China had signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan to help Pakistan invest in its local debt market.

Pakistan's central bank to also invest in Chinese bonds

The People’s Bank of China had signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan to help Pakistan invest in its local debt market.

Motilal Oswal to put up Rs300 cr impact investment fund

Motilal Oswal Private Equity plans to raise an impact investment fund with Rs 250-300 crore for investing in socially relevant businesses.

RBC seeks growth via asset-management deals in Asia

Royal Bank of Canada hopes to make small- to medium-sized acquisitions in Asia and Latin America to build its equity capabilities in global asset management.

Skybridge to invest more in Asian hedge funds

SkyBridge plans to boost allocations to Asia-based managers to about 30 percent of total capital over the next decade, from about $250 million now, said Managing Partner Anthony Scaramucci. 

New Silk Route sees no reason yet for further Indian investments

New Silk Route CEO and founding general partner, Parag Saxena, said there was no pressure on the company to invest its remaining resources and move on to the next fund.

Number of Australian funds expected to shrink

BlackRock predicts a huge consolidation of Australia's industry super funds, leading to a shake-out of Australian fund managers.

Maybank consolidating asset management firms

Maybank Asset Management is working closely with Maybank Kim Eng to support its growth plans.

StanChart PE to invest $35M in India's Prime Focus

Standard Chartered's private equity arm will invest $35 million in Indian visual entertainment services group Prime Focus LtdBSE -0.37 % at a maximum price of Rs 53 per share.

Central Huijin invests in 4 major Chinese banks

Central Huijin Investment made massive purchases in four major Chinese banks.

Malaysia's IPOs attract global fund managers

The listings of two Malaysian groups have attracted global fund managers that raised the country's profile.

Maybank raises $1.2B through equity offering

Maybank completed a bookbuilding exercise in relation to its private placement, the largest in Malaysia’s corporate history.

BoC executive warns of risks in wealth management products

There is a proliferation of off-book wealth management products that China's banking sector has to tackle, warns a bank executive.

Thailand's BAY to issue subordinated debenture

Bank of Ayudhya will issue a 10-year unsecured subordinated debenture worth Bt20 billion to support long-term funding and reinforce its Tier 2 capital.

Philippines' SM Investments raises $500M selling 7-year bonds

SM Investments' raised US$500 million from the sale of 7-year bonds, which became oversubscribed five times.

BDO, BPI eye sponsoring Philippines’ first ETFs

Banco de Oro Unibank and Bank of the Philippine Islands have expressed interest in becoming sponsors of the country’s first exchange-traded funds

Ex-Wall Street execs launch Asian hedge fund

A fund management group run by former Wall Street bank executives has launched an Asia-focused hedge fund with seed capital from a European family office.

Needs of advisors and investors in Asia not fully met: Research

Wealth management firms in Asia are not fully supporting the technology and service requirements of their advisors and high net worth clients.