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The Bid

Podcast from BlackRock

The Bid breaks down what’s happening in the world of investing and explores the forces changing the economy and finance. From stock market outlooks and megatrends to geopolitics and technology, BlackRock speaks to thought leaders and industry experts from around the globe about the biggest trends moving markets.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Retirement is a key focus for BlackRock, with half of their assets being retirement related</li><li>Recent policy changes have expanded access to workplace retirement plans in the US</li><li>BlackRock and the Bipartisan Policy Center have co-authored a paper with recommendations to increase access to retirement plans and improve best practices for saving and investing for retirement</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

Retirement is a key focus for BlackRock, with half of their assets being retirement relatedRecent policy changes have expanded access to workplace retirement plans in the USBlackRock and the Bipartisan Policy Center have co-authored a paper with recommendations to increase access to retirement plans and improve best practices for saving and investing for retirementThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

225: Retirement Planning: What New Legislation Could Mean For Your Retirement Account

Asia Real Estate News Tracker, Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate News Tracker

Tracking developments across Asia's regional real estate markets

<ul><li>GLP aims to bounce back from a $1.8B loss by selling its international funds business.</li><li>BlackRock, Centurion, Coliwoo, and Arch are exploring residential opportunities at the Singapore Forum.</li><li>The goal is to create a mutually beneficial situation for investors and occupiers through these discussions.</li></ul>

GLP aims to bounce back from a $1.8B loss by selling its international funds business.BlackRock, Centurion, Coliwoo, and Arch are exploring residential opportunities at the Singapore Forum.The goal is to create a mutually beneficial situation for investors and occupiers through these discussions.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-May-2025): GLP to right ship post $1.8B loss.

<ul><li>Lone Star acquires Yokohama apartment block from Mapletree for hotel project, expanding their investment portfolio in the real estate sector.</li><li>Former executives from BlackRock and CapitaLand, including Simon Treacy, are taking on leadership roles in the energy startup PolarBlue.</li><li>It is important to stay positive and keep moving forward in the face of challenges, as success is attainable with perseverance and determination.</li></ul>

Lone Star acquires Yokohama apartment block from Mapletree for hotel project, expanding their investment portfolio in the real estate sector.Former executives from BlackRock and CapitaLand, including Simon Treacy, are taking on leadership roles in the energy startup PolarBlue.It is important to stay positive and keep moving forward in the face of challenges, as success is attainable with perseverance and determination.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (24-Apr-2025): Lone Star buys Yokohama block for hotel project.

HK/China Equity Long-Short

Osbert Tang, CFA

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-merchants-port-holdings-company-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15155:1" rel="noopener">China Merchants Port (144 HK)</a> may potentially play a role in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ck-hutchison-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:132:1" rel="noopener">CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)</a>'s port portfolio disposal should the mainland government want to step in. </li>
<li>While CMPH's size is small relative to the port portfolio, its parent China Merchants Group and sister <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-merchants-bank-co-ltd-3388a037-4214-4997-b45d-520518cfdb57" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10987:1" rel="noopener">China Merchants Bank H (3968 HK)</a> can easily facilitate such a transaction.</li>
<li>Having the portfolio in the hands of mainland company is desirable to the Chinese government. Even if CMPH has no role, its 7.6x PER and 6% yield are attractive.</li>
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China Merchants Port (144 HK) may potentially play a role in CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)'s port portfolio disposal should the mainland government want to step in. 
While CMPH's size is small relative to the port portfolio, its parent China Merchants Group and sister China Merchants Bank H (3968 HK) can easily facilitate such a transaction.
Having the portfolio in the hands of mainland company is desirable to the Chinese government. Even if CMPH has no role, its 7.6x PER and 6% yield are attractive.


China Merchants Port (144 HK): Will It Have a Role in CKH's Port Sale?

<ul><li>Warburg Pincus and SK Group have joined forces to launch a new senior living venture in Korea.</li><li>KKR, APG, Gaw, and Alyssa will be participating in discussions about residential trends on MTD TV Forum.</li><li>Alyssa has extended its partnership with Dai-Ichi Life for the management of 669 Japanese apartments.</li></ul>

Warburg Pincus and SK Group have joined forces to launch a new senior living venture in Korea.KKR, APG, Gaw, and Alyssa will be participating in discussions about residential trends on MTD TV Forum.Alyssa has extended its partnership with Dai-Ichi Life for the management of 669 Japanese apartments.

Asia Real Estate Tracker (10-Mar-2025): Warburg Pincus teams with SK Group for Korean senior living.

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225: Retirement Planning: What New Legislation Could Mean For Your Retirement Account

BlackRock is focusing on retirement, with half of their assets related to retirement, and recent policy changes aim to help more people save and...

The Bid

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-May-2025): GLP to right ship post $1.8B loss.

GLP aims to recover from $1.8B loss by selling international funds business, while BlackRock, Centurion, Coliwoo, and Arch discuss residential...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker (24-Apr-2025): Lone Star buys Yokohama block for hotel project.

Lone Star acquires Yokohama property for hotel, Simon Treacy takes chair at PolarBlue. Keep moving forward!

Asia Real Estate Tracker

China Merchants Port (144 HK): Will It Have a Role in CKH's Port Sale?

China Merchants Port may play a role in CK Hutchison's port portfolio disposal if the government intervenes. A mainland ownership of the ports is...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (10-Mar-2025): Warburg Pincus teams with SK Group for Korean senior living.

Warburg Pincus, KKR, APG, Gaw, and Alyssa collaborate with SK Group and Dai-Ichi Life for senior living ventures and residential trends in Korea...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

225: Retirement Planning: What New Legislation Could Mean For Your Retirement Account

BlackRock is focusing on retirement, with half of their assets related to retirement, and recent policy changes aim to help more people save and...

The Bid

Asia Real Estate Tracker (09-May-2025): GLP to right ship post $1.8B loss.

GLP aims to recover from $1.8B loss by selling international funds business, while BlackRock, Centurion, Coliwoo, and Arch discuss residential...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

Asia Real Estate Tracker (24-Apr-2025): Lone Star buys Yokohama block for hotel project.

Lone Star acquires Yokohama property for hotel, Simon Treacy takes chair at PolarBlue. Keep moving forward!

Asia Real Estate Tracker

China Merchants Port (144 HK): Will It Have a Role in CKH's Port Sale?

​China Merchants Port may play a role in CK Hutchison's port portfolio disposal if the government intervenes. A mainland ownership of the ports is...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Asia Real Estate Tracker (10-Mar-2025): Warburg Pincus teams with SK Group for Korean senior living.

Warburg Pincus, KKR, APG, Gaw, and Alyssa collaborate with SK Group and Dai-Ichi Life for senior living ventures and residential trends in Korea...

Asia Real Estate Tracker

China Merchants Port may play a role in CK Hutchison's port portfolio disposal if the government intervenes. A mainland ownership of the ports is...