MarketsKasikorn Securities to strengthen equity research platformInternational Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 The Thai firm is committed to meet international standards and ensure top-class customer service... Read more
Asset ManagementLatin America’s assets under management to reach $5.3 tn by 2025: PwCInternational Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019January 24, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019January 24, 2020 Last year, the region’s AUM reached $2.4 tn, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% since 2015... Read more
Asset ManagementSingapore’s Portal launches fund targeted at APac HNWIsInternational Finance DeskNovember 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskNovember 14, 2019 Portal Digital Fund operates on the basis of a fund-of-funds structure and aims to have $100 mn in funds in the future... Read more
FintechSingaporean fintech startup DEXFT secures fundingPritam BordoloiNovember 8, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 8, 2019 Round led by blockchain and cryptocurrency fund LuneX and Singapore state-owned SGInnovate... Read more
Asset ManagementAmundi enhances thematic investments for Asia investorsPritam BordoloiOctober 17, 2019December 2, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 17, 2019December 2, 2019 The asset manager launches five new offerings in Singapore and one in Hong Kong... Read more
Asset ManagementAviva launches sustainable multi-asset fund in SingaporePritam BordoloiOctober 8, 2019December 2, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 8, 2019December 2, 2019 The fund aims for long-term sustainable income and targets people planning their retirement... Read more
Asset ManagementKamco, Global merger creates largest asset manager in MENAInternational Finance DeskSeptember 18, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 18, 2019November 4, 2019 Kamco shareholders approved the company’s reduction of issued and paid up share capital from KD26.3 mn to KD23.7 mn... Read more
Asset ManagementBrazil fund manager XP Investimentos for January US IPOPritam BordoloiSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 13, 2019November 4, 2019 Hires investment banks such as JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley to manage IPO... Read more
Asset ManagementUOB’s asset management buys 75% stake in Indonesia firmInternational Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 4, 2019December 23, 2019 United overseas bank will provide its expertise to Indonesian investors in areas such as Islamic investments and multi-asset strategies... Read more
Asset ManagementFirst European socially responsible ETF crosses €1bnInternational Finance DeskAugust 14, 2019March 18, 2020 by International Finance DeskAugust 14, 2019March 18, 2020 This marks the first time an ETF focused on ESG crossed €1 billion in Europe... Read more