Outbound M&A announced by Asia-Pacific companies hit $275bn in the past 18 months, and the number and deal size are expected to grow, which bodes well for M&A arbitrage hedge funds.
Tag: Asia
Mixed asset sees huge capital inflows
In Asia, first half figures from Strategic Insight show $192bn flowed into mixed asset funds and total new net flows doubled compared to the same period last year.
AXA IM hire to expand private bank reach
The firm has appointed Kelly Ng as a director as it looks to expand its coverage of private banking and wealth managers in Asia.
Capital Group fund to invest in budding multinationals
The firm plans an Asia launch of its Luxembourg-domiciled global equity product that invests in blue chip companies with the potential to become global leaders.
Europe’s IM Square courting `powerful’ Chinese partner
IM Square, which supports boutique asset management firms in expanding their business, is in talks with a potential Chinese shareholder, said Philippe Couvrecelle, founder of the firm.
First State broadens Asian offering with fund trio
First State is to launch a trio of Asia funds as it seeks to establish the reputation of its new Stewart Asia team.
Ideas for Asian dividend yield
Asian dividend yield remains a strong theme despite the widely- anticipated US rate hike, said King Fuei Lee, fund manager for Asia ex-Japan equities at Schroders.
M&G hires Asia investment specialist
Jeik Sohn has been appointed as the firm’s first investment specialist in Asia.
New online wealth management service in Singapore
A UK based online service which aims to help high net worth individuals find wealth management firms has been launched in Singapore.
Swan warns of bubbling in China
Some segments are trading at 80-100 times price-to-earnings and there are “signs of exuberance” in the domestic market, said Andrew Swan, BlackRock’s head of Asian equities.
