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Southeast Asia fintech firms raise US$1.14 billion in January-September

Southeast Asia fintech firms raise US$1.14 billion in January-September

Nov 14, 2019

Hong Kong’s Diginex launches digital asset custody service unit

Nov 14, 2019
Technology: The unit, called Digivault, aims to provide storage solutions for digital assets such as bitcoin for institutional investors

Singapore's Temasek International shuffles management lineup

Nov 13, 2019
Going Places: The changes, which involve at least ten executives, are effective January 1

Analysis: A broken system

Nov 13, 2019
Analysis: Uber and WeWork suggest technology and venture capital are damagingly oversold

State Street promotes Michael Brager and Sri Pools

Nov 13, 2019
Going Places: Mr. Pools appointed as head of India, succeeding Mr. Brager who becomes head of global hubs

Thailand mutual fund industry assets flat in October

Nov 12, 2019
Investments: Mixed and infrastructure funds post gains, while bond funds decline and stock funds are unchanged
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November 2019 Vol.24 No.11

By Asia, for Asia

Bond industry experts are emphasising how strong the appetite is for Asian corporate bonds from investors within the region. Given the historic propensity of Asian populations to save and the relative dearth until now of reliable investment instruments outside the government sector, it’s no wonder that the new wave of Asian corporate debt issuance is being buoyed by a surging undercurrent of local demand

An exciting new world

The digitisation of the asset management industry, specifically of the private markets sector, is gradually taking shape. The evolution of businesses to a digital phase will happen on two levels: digitisation of processes, and digitisation of assets

A time bomb

When individuals overextend themselves by borrowing beyond their means and don’t have enough assets or income to meet their debt obligations, they usually file for personal bankruptcy. It’s the same with companies

Banking on debt

Bonds are the proverbial bedrock of stability for institutional investors, and ironically, one of the culprits for the global financial crisis. Now Asia and other new markets present a diverse and interesting horizon for bond investors, as well as an uncertain level of risk

Not getting spooked

The New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super) has been placing greater emphasis on value-added investing. Its strategies allow the sovereign wealth fund to capitalise on a long-term investment horizon and take advantage of opportunities to buy under-priced assets

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