Singapore's MAS plans infra push with new vehicles
South and Southeast Asia's infrastructure needs have prompted the central bank to act as a conduit for investment, partly by overseeing the creation of new investment vehicles.
Indonesia
Insto roundup: China's SOE stake shift; Taiwan insurers hungry for ETFs
Deutsche Bank investigated for links to 1MDB; Temasek seeks to extend healthtech platform in India; Taiwan life insurers ravenous for fixed income ETFs; Saudi SWF takes out an $11 billion loan, and more.
Insto roundup: EPF eyes UK property; SWFs favouring Asia, bonds
AustralianSuper CIO warns of low returns; China brings forward lifting of foreign ownership limits; GPIF reports profit; Korea Post, APG invest in property debt; EPF eyes UK property; GIC, Mid East SWFs focus on Asia; global SWFs up bond exposure; and more.
Market Views: Will Southeast Asia see a slowdown?
South and Southeast Asia have been an oasis of calm amid global uncertainty, but can the region maintain this level of calm? Five fund managers offer their views.
AsianInvestor’s top fund houses by market (part 1)
In our Asset Management Award summaries, we reveal why we chose the winners for half of our Asia Pacific markets.
Indonesia’s funds industry “must up its game”
More needs to be done to channel investment into Indonesian infrastructure, and regulators are looking to update fund industry rules to that end, says the local head of Manulife AM.
Prudential poaches AIA’s Indonesia CIO
The UK insurer has made the hire as part of a shake-up that has seen it appoint new chief investment officers for its main Asian businesses.
Indonesia state pension to double equity exposure
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan's new $1 billion defined benefit scheme is moving to a more aggressive investment allocation in equities as it seeks to raise its returns.
Sun Life Indonesia seeks sharia funds rule change
The insurer wants to be able to offer unit-linked products that invest 100% in offshore-focused sharia funds. Separately, it is looking to raise its corporate bond exposure.
Sun Life voices concerns on SE Asia risk charges
Senior executives at the Canadian insurer’s Malaysian and Philippine units explain how risk capital charges will further exacerbate the investment challenges they face.
Indonesia sub-advisory business beckons foreign fund houses
JP Morgan Asset Management's new sub-advisory partnership with Indonesian fund firm Mandiri Investasi may herald more such deals, amid growing local demand for global assets.
Lombard Odier seeks tie-ups in Indonesia and Malaysia
Lombard Odier has struck a new partnership with the Philippines' UnionBank and it is now eyeing other markets in Southeast Asia, says the firm's Asia head of private banking.
Plans for Indonesian state fund whetting asset manager appetite
The country's planned sovereign fund is seen as a way to channel investment more efficiently and make local SOEs more efficient, but foreign asset managers could lose business to local players.
The biggest sharia managers in Southeast Asia
Islamic assets under management in Southeast Asia have shrunk, but less sharply than the global trend, according to AsianInvestor research. What's in store for this segment?
The 50 biggest sharia fund managers
AsianInvestor presents its annual list of managers of Islamic funds. Their overall AUM fell 12.2% last year, but alternatives were a bright spot. More analysis of the data is to come.
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Landmark Islamic funds set for launch in Indonesia
Four foreign houses with onshore operations are targeting sharia product launches after rules were relaxed, in a sign that the country is opening up. Regular mutual funds could be next.
DBS-Manulife tie-up to splash cash on tech
Singapore's DBS and Canada's Manulife kicked off their 15-year bancassurance agreement by announcing plans to strengthen their electronic distribution platform.
OCBC defies market tumult with PE fund close
The Singaporean bank's private equity unit has closed its debut fund ahead of expectations. Strong demand raises the possibility that PE investors see buying opportunities amid the current market unrest.
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AsianInvestor's regulatory roundup, July 29
CSRC seeks Connect trading records; EY drops appeal over audit paper; MAS sets out new consumer protection rules; Thai fund industry to offer riskier products; and Singapore regulator forms fintech group.
Maybank AM hires new Indonesia chief
Maybank Asset Management has hired Denny Thaher to be the new head of its Indonesian operation. The Malaysia-headquartered firm has also made a number of senior hires in a bid to boost its AUM.
