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More investors demanding transparency from private markets: BlackRock’s Aladdin
More investors demanding transparency from private markets: BlackRock’s Aladdin
[SINGAPORE] Investors today want to know what their money is going into – even within private market assets, said Tarek Chouman, global head of Aladdin Client Business at BlackRock.“People...
Citing worsening macro conditions, Frasers Property renews bid to take Frasers Hospitality Trust private
Citing worsening macro conditions, Frasers Property renews bid to take Frasers Hospitality Trust private
[SINGAPORE] Frasers Property is proposing to privatise Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT) at S$0.71 per stapled security, due to FHT’s inability to improve the distribution and growth of the trust...
In return to Singapore, Barclays Private Bank sets sights on ultra rich and family offices
In return to Singapore, Barclays Private Bank sets sights on ultra rich and family offices
[SINGAPORE] Barclays’ private bank, which made a return to Singapore in 2021, is building up the business with renewed vigour.In that push, the group has been stepping up its...
High interest rates, volatile stock markets could prime private credit to outshine private equity again
High interest rates, volatile stock markets could prime private credit to outshine private equity again
[SINGAPORE] Funds that invest in private credit globally may be poised to beat those for private equity (PE) again this year. That is especially if interest rates remain high...
Director filings across financials, real estate and Singapore’s largest private dental group
Director filings across financials, real estate and Singapore’s largest private dental group
OVER the five trading sessions from May 2 to May 8 institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional inflow of SS$123 million, adding to the S$56...
Japan’s NTT plans to take NTT Data private for US.4 billion
Japan’s NTT plans to take NTT Data private for US$16.4 billion
It would launch a tender offer for NTT Data at 4,000 yen (S$35.91) per share, representing a 34% premium from Wednesday’s closing pricePublished Thu, May 8, 2025 · 03:48...
Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington to launch private markets fund
Blackstone, Vanguard, Wellington to launch private markets fund
Traditional asset managers have been seeking ways to move beyond stock and bond funds into higher-margin businesses, including private equity and private creditPublished Thu, May 8, 2025 · 08:52...
Granite Asia’s first private credit fund hits US0 million at first close 
Granite Asia’s first private credit fund hits US$250 million at first close 
[SINGAPORE] Granite Asia announced that it has secured over US$250 million from anchor investors for its first private credit fund, Libra Hybrid Capital Fund. In a press release on Thursday...
Granite Asia’s first private credit fund hits US0 million at first close 
Granite Asia’s first private credit fund hits US$250 million 
[SINGAPORE] Granite Asia announced that it has secured over US$250 million from anchor investors for its first private credit fund, Libra Hybrid Capital Fund. In a press release on Thursday...
Geely plans bid to take Zeekr private at value of US.4 billion
Geely plans bid to take Zeekr private at value of US$6.4 billion
The proposal would see Geely buy all shares in US-listed Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding that it does not already own for US$2.566 per sharePublished Wed, May 7, 2025 ·...