Archive

  • MetLife IM turns to BlackRock for institutional client head

    26 April 2019

    Matthew Mosca to set investment strategy for institutional investors

  • Former Metlife Asia investment head becomes Anbang’s CIO

    11 April 2019

    Pu Jingsu to manage more than $300bn AuM

  • Waldorf Astoria falls into Beijing's hands as authorities seize owner Anbang

    23 February 2018

    Chinese insurer wanted to sell trophy New York investment back to Blackstone

  • Anbang mulling selling Waldorf Astoria back to Blackstone, reports say

    13 February 2018

    Trophy-property hunting Chinese insurer Anbang Insurance Group is reported to be discussing selling New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria hotel back to private financiers Blackstone Group for an undisclosed sum.

  • M&A: tipping the scales

    09 August 2017

    With a squeeze on fees and increased competition, the asset management world is realising the need for scale. Insurers have already started on the M&A trail, but there appears to be much more on the way. Sarfraz Thind reports

  • Chinese insurers ordered to improve disclosures

    11 July 2016

    Regulator wants greater sight over diversifying investment strategies

  • Chinese insurance regulator to inspect Anbang - source

    11 May 2016

    CIRC is getting firmer grip on insurers' overseas deals

  • Anbang backs out of Starwood bid

    01 April 2016

    Blames "various market considerations"

  • Anbang raises bid for Starwood Hotels to $14bn

    29 March 2016

    New offer tops Marriott's $13.6bn offer

  • Marriott outbids Anbang in Starwood bidding war

    21 March 2016

    Starwood accepts counterbid, abandon Anbang's offer