Tag : asia

Manulife shakes up senior leadership in Asia, naming Steve Finch as Asia president and CEO amid strategic regional changes.

INA teams up with Ares Management on innovative financing mechanisms; Saudi PIF in talks for AirAsia investment; BlackRock completes $3.2bn Preqin acquisition; GIC considers bid for Australia's Aveo retirement operator; and more.

As markets grapple with President Trump's trade policy actions, experts predict additional tariffs on Chinese imports and potential trade announcements targeting China, Europe, and Japan.

Regional investors maintain confidence in renewable energy projects despite a US policy shift, citing strong domestic drivers and commercial viability.

Malaysia's new single-family office (SFO) scheme appears to be gaining traction, with wealthy families actively pursuing opportunities to establish operations in the country, according to the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SCM).

With its Islamic finance leadership, prime location for accessing Southeast Asian markets, and 20-year tax exemptions, Malaysia is mounting a serious challenge to established family office hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong.

Small UK and Australian pension funds make initial Bitcoin investments; ADIA acquires stake in Innocap platform; Mubadala-Getir ownership dispute heats up; and more.

What will be the biggest impact for Asia when President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House? From tariffs to foreign relations, leading asset managers outline their expectations.

Asian markets face a watershed moment in 2025, as Japan's record M&A volumes and India's sustained growth contrast sharply with Greater China's 90% plunge in PE fundraising, forcing investors to adapt through innovative financial instruments and diverse exit strategies.

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Preqin data reveals significant declines in deal activity and fundraising in Asia, with exit activity primarily driven by trade sales and IPOs.

Manulife wealth and asset management names new Asia head; AllianzGI appoints APAC equity CIO; AllianceBernstein appoints head of Asia institutions; Apollo opens Korea office; and more.