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M&A
Philamlife and BPI to form bancassurance joint venture
Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company is to acquire a 51% stake in Ayala Life Assurance, the life insurance subsidiary of Bank of the Philippine Islands.
27 August 2009
M&A
Temasek takes active investor role in a bid to boost portfolio
Changes in Temasek's charter show that the investment arm of the Singapore government will exercise its rights as a shareholder to help create sustainable value.
26 August 2009
M&A
Macquarie and China Everbright team up to raise $1.5 billion
The two are forming an asset management joint venture that will invest in core infrastructure in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
20 August 2009
Private Banking
Private banks under pressure to change business models
Private banks that don't focus on profitable segments won't make it, says Scorpio Partnership.
9 July 2009
M&A
Carlyle raises $1.04 billion for latest Asia fund
The Carlyle Asia Growth Partners IV fund will invest in high-growth companies in the region, particularly China and India.
2 July 2009
Private Banking
The world's rich part with $7.9 trillion in assets
The global financial crisis has caused the assets of the world's high-net-worth individuals to fall by an unprecedented 19.5% to $32.8 trillion.
26 June 2009
Private Banking
Sarasin Group sets up offices in India
The newly incorporated company, Sarasin-Alpen (India) Private Limited, will provide advisory and consultancy services.
24 June 2009
M&A
BlackRock to buy Barclays Global Investors for $13.5 billion
The offer from BlackRock includes the purchase of BGI's iShares business, unless CVC Capital Partners matches the offer.
15 June 2009
View Point
New breed of buyers for distressed assets emerges
Once the playground of hedge funds, distressed assets are attracting more interest from private banks, boutique firms, local players, sovereign wealth funds and institutions.
4 May 2009
M&A
Yorkville Advisors expands Asia team
The US-based alternative investment manager hires Barton Lee to focus on originating and structuring transactions in Korea and other Asian markets.
17 April 2009
People Moves
Unitas hires Lian Xiaolu to source deals in China
Lian's appointment is in line with Unitas's efforts to expand its on-the-ground presence in China, a key market for the private equity firm.
16 April 2009
M&A
Daiwa SMBC and Quantum Leaps form private equity JV
The JV plans to launch the Daiwa Quantum Capital private equity fund and hopes to raise $307 million for investment in Asian technology companies.
27 March 2009
Private Banking
Deutsche Bank expands private wealth team in Asia
Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management has appointed Christian Nolting and Peter Pfister to newly created roles in Singapore.
4 March 2009
Cash
Investors demand transparency from cash managers
Robert Deutsch of J.P. Morgan Asset Management predicts consolidation will allow the top 10 cash managers to capture 90% of global institutional money market assets.
25 February 2009
M&A
Sovereign wealth funds to stay passive
SWFs generally see themselves as minority investors and don't want to play the role of shareholder activist, according to a survey by Financial Dynamics.
23 February 2009
Business Moves
Korea Exchange upgrades trading system
The new system is more advanced and faster, and will accommodate a wider range of financial products expected to come after the introduction of the Capital Market Consolidation ...
5 February 2009
Business Moves
BMB Group buys EMP to expand in emerging markets
The alternative asset management firm buys EMP Global and is expected to position itself in China and the Middle East.
5 December 2008
Private Banking
UBS Wealth Management adds to Asia team
The firm announces a series of strategic hires in its key markets of Hong Kong and Singapore.
24 November 2008
View Point
The Barack Obama effect on global financial markets
Obama’s policies are likely to be less equity-favourable, but analysts hope he will step back from his more progressive initiatives until the economic recovery is well underway.
10 November 2008
M&A
Macquarie Goodman fund raises HK$2.7 billion
The logistics fund is the largest owner of warehouse and distribution properties in Hong Kong.
20 October 2008
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