Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Pohl position: fund manager bets on Seek in race against short sellers

According to Pohl, the attack highlights the core problem with short sellers.

Taiwan’s PSPF income plunges on Covid-19, strong local dollar

The New Taiwan dollar has gained 4.6% against the greenback as of November 6 as the strength of the domestic economy attracts foreign investments.

New fixed income boutique launches

The investment team includes Chris Baylis, formerly the lead portfolio manager for the UBS Cash Plus Fund and the Insurance and ALM book, as founder and chief investment officer.

MIRA set to acquire REIT

MIRA's agricultural arm is an Australian-headquartered, active asset manager that owns and manages farmland domestically.

Thornburg expands Asia reach

The US firm is now targeting Hong Kong investors, just after it started offering its products in Taiwan.

Cabinet minister connected to sacked Dunedin investment company

Two of the funds were already being wound up by the Dunedin fund managers.

Manulife IM launches preferred feeder in Malaysia

The Toronto-based asset manager is offering a feeder fund that invests in an income-generating preference share product.

China announces new measures for more opening-up

China will encourage cross-border e-commerce and other new business forms and models to grow even quicker

Hong Kong and Singapore Split on Crypto Future

So if they are operating in Hong Kong, or target Hong Kong investors, they would need to apply for an SFC license.

AMP exits ETFs, pushes investors to active versions

Together, the three funds totalled just $55 million with the largest being the infrastructure ETF at $28 million.

Australians doubtful over indices future growth

This reflected the ASX’s performance over the past year with the market reporting smaller losses than other major markets.

Morningstar's conviction weakened on BlackRock fund

The fund's investment process focuses on high quality industrials without exposure to the top five companies by market cap, sitting in Morningstar's mid-cap style category.

Ares readies second credit fund

"We believe this further distinguishes our product from other offerings in the Australian market today."

Janus Henderson launches bond funds in Singapore

The UK-based asset manager has been given regulatory approval to sell three seasoned bond products in the Lion City.

360 Capital wants to take Evans Dixon private

It said it had been discussions with David Evans since August, last year, including privatising Evans Dixon but that Evans had been unwilling to engage with 360 with respect to the strategies.

Thailand mutual fund assets to shrink over 10% from economic hit, report says

The mutual fund industry has seen a “sharp drop” as the pandemic drags on the economy, Mr. Vasin is quoted as saying in the November 4 report.

Vietnam’s SSI Asset Management, Daiwa Corporate Investment close third fund at US$100 million

The two firms launched their $28 million Vietnam Growth Fund in 2009

Pengana shutters income-focused fund

The major banks and many other traditional dividend payers have underperformed companies with lower dividend yields that do not meet the criteria for inclusion in the income fund's portfolio.

Chinese President Xi opens up to more trade deals and imports

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will import more than $22tn (£17tn) worth of goods over the next decade.

Bendigo closes SmartOptions Super

SmartStart Super has around 20,000 members and $1.5 billion in assets under management.

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