Malaysia’s PNB ramps up global investment ambitions
The $72 billion government-linked fund manager is gaining momentum as an international investor with the appointment of its new head and a growing focus on overseas mandates.
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Lucio Tan may snap up 76% of PNB
The Philippine government will decide on Friday whether to sell its 30% stake in the Philippines'' largest troubled lender to its biggest shareholder.
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Weekly roundup of people news, Mar 20
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Weekly roundup of people news, Mar 27
Barings's ex-head of sovereigns joins ETF firm; HSBC Securities Services gets new client head; AQR pares Asia sales team; KKR appoints Asia-Pacific tech investment head; CGS-CIMB hires chief investment strategist; EFG poaches IAM team from UBS; First State names head of investment product research; HSBC GAM has management reshuffle and more.
Steven Billiet leaves JP Morgan AM for pastures new
The US firm's former Singapore chief is on gardening leave. Sources say he will take up an institutional client-focused role in Hong Kong at another large fund house.
“Limited fallout” from Aon-Willis merger for Asia instos
The move is seen as unlikely to mean much change for asset owners in Asia Pacific, but fund managers will be keeping a close eye on how it develops.
Covid-19 gives Korean lifers major problems, minor perks
The coronavirus pandemic are challenging investment strategies in more than one way. But the postponement of upcoming tighter regulations might provide a ray of light.
Oil-based sovereign funds tipped for asset firesale
With oil-producing countries hit hard by the crude price crash, their state institutions will have to dump liquid assets and, by default, raise private market allocations, say industry experts.
Market views: How instos can weather the bond market storm
Nine experts share their takes on how institutional investors can best respond to what seems to be a spiralling bond market rout.
Cathay Life eyes stocks after de-risking portfolio
The largest lifer in Taiwan is confident that it can buffer volatility in the equity market and will pay attention to good investment opportunities in domestic stocks.
The coronavirus could undercut prime property's appeal
The disease’s outbreak looks set to change the appeal of real assets as it forces a new way of living and working on people amid global lockdown.
Taiwan insurers weigh investing choices as capital erodes
As markets continue to gyrate, some of the island's larger insurers have sought to take advantage while smaller players are struggling with weaker capital positions.
