Asia
Singapore and China agree pact for RQFII currency trade
In a bid to strengthen cooperation on financial sector development and regulation, Singapore and China today agreed on series of initiatives that will further promote the international use of the Renminbi through Singapore.
blackstone sets up office in singapore
Buoyed by the growing opportunities in the Asian region, alternative asset manager Blackstone, has set up its first office in Singapore.
nikko buys treasury asia asset management
Nikko Asset Management has acquired Asia-Pacific boutique investment manager Treasury Asia Asset Management (TAAM).
malaysia and uae central bankers sign pact
The central banks of Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have today signed an agreement to encourage closer economic ties between the two countries, including in the area of Islamic finance.
hurdles for funds to tap asia pacific growth
Though expansion into Asia-Pacific market is a top priority for asset managers, they face significant challenges in capitalising on the opportunities in this region.