Will a local funds hub supersede the Caymans as the principal domicile for alternative funds in Asia? These and other issues were discussed at a Hong Kong event hosted by Caceis, at which Funds Global Asia was media partner.
Will a local funds hub supersede the Caymans as the principal domicile for alternative funds in Asia? These and other issues were discussed at a Hong Kong event hosted by Caceis, at which Funds Global Asia was media partner.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Goodman Group, a property investor, have added $1.75 billion to their joint venture that invests in Chinese logistics assets.
Private equity firm Actis has acquired the Asian principal finance real estate business of Standard Chartered.
The popularity of alternative asset classes has not gone unnoticed by Asia Pacific asset managers, which are planning to expand their product ranges to include these types of funds.
Investors have been advised to avoid corporate bonds issued by small property developers in China in favour of bonds from larger issuers in the sector.
The sum raised for real estate funds of funds more than doubled to $8.5 billion last year, according to a global survey.
Consultancy PwC is setting up a London-based team to assist Asian clients with inbound investment into European property.
Nomura Real Estate Holdings has acquired a 75% stake in Lothbury Investment Management, a UK-based property investment firm.
LaSalle Investment Management is preparing to say goodbye to a senior employee who has worked at the firm for 40 years.
The property division of Axa Investment Managers has sold an office block in the City of London to a subsidiary of Ho Bee Land of Singapore for £650 million ($856 million).
Shareholders in Japan no longer accept below-par corporate governance standards. Changes are taking place, but there are still areas for improvement, says Tetsuro Takase at SuMi Trust.
Robert St Clair, head of investment strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, explores the reasons investors should be paying attention to the rising demand for healthcare in China.
China's internet market presents one of the most compelling long-term growth potentials for investors today, given the catalysts supporting the sector from both macro and fundamental perspectives, explains Dr Xiaolin Chen, head of international, KraneShares.
The China Plus One narrative might affect “the world’s factory” and give opportunities for India and other countries well-placed to assume part of the global supply burden. Written by Natalya Zeman, equity investment director, Capital Group.
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