Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

UOBVM, Credit Suisse raise over US$60m at impact fund's first close

UOBVM expects to complete the final closing of AIIF II next year, with a target of US$100 million to be raised in total.

Regnan launches global equity impact fund

"Then we articulated a theory of change as to why a specific product or service helped to achieve those targets, and then we looked at the scope for solutions, in revenue terms, to see how big that market can grow."

Japan is waking up to the true value of having a top financial centre – when will China?

The launch of FinCity.Tokyo is a sign that Japan realises a financial centre is a means to better deploy national wealth, such as its household savings, the largest in the world.

Emerging Asia’s worst-performing bonds look for Christmas boost

The central bank last cut the RRR in March, lowering it by 200 basis points to help counter the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Departing HK residents withdraw $298.8 million in pension funds in H1, up 13.6%

The authority said the number of claimants may not be equal to the number of claims as a member may be holding more than one account under the MPF system.

Taiwan’s FSC to launch retirement fund platform in 2021

Mr. Chang says the FSC will set up a dedicated committee to identity appropriate funds, and also provide management and administration fee concessions to entice more people to join.

State Street: Institutional Investor Outlook in APAC Picks Up

The study surveyed more than 600 global institutional asset owners

Avoid REITs for 2021

State Street Global Advisors has identified real estate investment trusts as the least attractive assets for next year, while global equities are the favoured option.

Singapore and Thailand to Link Payments Infrastructures

MAS is keen to help other central banks in the region to expand the linkage, so that more people across Southeast Asia can benefit, Menon said.

Korea fund managers’ third-quarter assets up on fees, commissions

The FSS says derivatives funds and bond funds were the fastest growing mutual fund type, with assets up 1.7 trillion won and 600 billion won, respectively.

Singapore’s CapitaLand in US$300 million property joint venture with US firm

CapitaLand says it will have $4.7 billion of assets under management in the US with the new investment.

Nomura AM preps second PFM product

The Japanese asset manager also manages a QDLP product in the mainland.

SC Ventures backs SOLV in enabling seamless trade and access to finance for small businesses in post-COVID world

The full-stack B2B e-commerce platform will allow thousands of Indian buyers and sellers to improve supply chain efficiency for sustainable growth

Investec maps Australian retreat, boutique spin-off planned

Major ructions are coming to Investec's Australian operations. Quentin Jones

Setting the STAGE for Sustainable Finance: How the HKEX Sustainable and Green Exchange Will Impact Market Participants

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Investec to close Aussie business

Secondly, Investec Australia plans to fully transition the loan book (and associated investment portfolio) to the UK operations.

Aberdeen Standard pulls plug on Aussie fixed income

The fund manager declined to comment on total funds under management of the Aussie fixed income team, the timeline for return of funds to investors, and the future employment of the team's investors.

AMP launches new retirement offers – MyNorth Guarantees

Super and retirement

Korea’s POBA seeks manager for US$100 million global REIT

Applicants must have domestic offices in South Korea.

Kiwi firm rejects AustralianSuper takeover bid

Yesterday, the super fund revised it to NZ$7.43 per share, factoring in a 28.1% premium on IFT's closing share price on December 4.

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