Investment News

• BlackRock to Buy Real Estate Firm MGPA for Asia Expansion - Bloomberg May 21, 2013
  Financial NewsBlackRock to Buy Real Estate Firm MGPA for Asia ExpansionBloomberg“The addition of MGPA to BlackRock is an important step in the evolution of our Asia-based investment capabilities and is aligned with the growth of our Asia-Pacific franchise,” Mark McCombe, BlackRock's Asia-Pacific chairman, said in a separate statement.BlackRock to Buy Re […]
• How Are China's Overseas Investments Affecting The Environment? - eco-business.com May 21, 2013
  eco-business.comHow Are China's Overseas Investments Affecting The Environment?eco-business.comA significant amount of this increasing OFDI goes to the energy and resources sectors—much of it in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. But there are two sides to China's OFDI coin. On the one side,these investments can benefit China and recipient ... […]
• Asia Briefing: Premier moves to ease private investment - Irish Times May 21, 2013
  Asia Briefing: Premier moves to ease private investmentIrish TimesThere were strong noises on reform from China's premier Li Keqiang last week, when he said the government would simplify bureaucracy to encourage private investment, building on a March pledge to pare the state's role in the economy. Premier Li is keen ...and more » […]
• Willis Hires BCG's Guo in Asia Investment-Banking Push - Bloomberg May 20, 2013
  IVCPOSTWillis Hires BCG's Guo in Asia Investment-Banking PushBloombergThe hire “underscores our commitment to becoming a major player in the insurance investment-banking arena in Asia,” Ursano said in the statement. Guo's experience will be “invaluable as we continue to expand our strategic advisory and capital markets ...Willis Capital Markets […]
• Analysis: Foreign investment a blessing and a curse for Burma - Asian Correspondent May 20, 2013
  Asian CorrespondentAnalysis: Foreign investment a blessing and a curse for BurmaAsian CorrespondentThe United States has suspended, but not officially ended, sanctions and President Barack Obama and his administration have demonstrated an eagerness to establish a presence in the Burmese market, as well as those in other developing Southeast Asian ...Burmese […]
• Russian investment to flow into Southeast Asia - Russia Beyond The Headlines May 17, 2013
  Russian investment to flow into Southeast AsiaRussia Beyond The HeadlinesYet, despite a large number of Russian-Asian projects, there is still room to expand Russia-ASEAN cooperation further. The amount of Russian capital invested in ASEAN countries greatly exceeds the amount of Asian capital coming into Russia.and more » […]
• Chinese Province Starts $2.4 Billion Fund to Invest in SE Asia - Bloomberg May 16, 2013
  China Economic ReviewChinese Province Starts $2.4 Billion Fund to Invest in SE AsiaBloomberg“This focus builds on Yunnan Province's geographical proximity and its strong business ties to” Southeast Asia, the investment firm said in the statement. “The management recognizes this as a strategic opportunity for Chinese investment and the ...RPT-Chinese fir […]
• Baring PE Asia to invest $260 mn in Lafarge India - Business Standard May 15, 2013
  Business StandardBaring PE Asia to invest $260 mn in Lafarge IndiaBusiness StandardBaring PE Asia to invest $260 mn in Lafarge India. Will take 14% stake; transaction will accelerate the cement major's growth plans in India. Add to My Page. email this article. Subject line: Your Email: Send me a copy: Recipients Id: Type address ...Baring Asia makes USD […]
• Credit Suisse Names New Heads of Southeast Asia Investment Banking - Wall Street Journal (blog) May 8, 2013
  Wall Street Journal (blog)Credit Suisse Names New Heads of Southeast Asia Investment BankingWall Street Journal (blog)Credit Suisse Group AG has reshuffled its leadership in Southeast Asia, naming Rizal Gozali and Edwin Low as co-heads of investment banking for the region. Mr. Gozali previously led client coverage of Indonesia, while Mr. Low did so for Malay […]
• Leaders Pore Over Southeast Asia's Investment Hurdles - Wall Street Journal May 6, 2013
  Economic TimesLeaders Pore Over Southeast Asia's Investment HurdlesWall Street JournalGREATER NOIDA, India—Asian policy makers have been working hard to improve access to funding for regional infrastructure projects, but other hurdles could be a bigger constraint to investment in the sector. At meetings outside Delhi last week, the ...Government taking […]