Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Temasek Portfolio Falls Due to Covid-19

The firm also said that the Covid-19 pandemic has «amplified and accelerated» the structural trends that guide its investment direction.

ETF investors favouring international equities

The highest overall inflows were seen in the BetaShares Australian High Interest Cash ETF which saw inflows of over $200 million, almost double the second fund, ETFS Physical Gold, which saw inflows of $111 million.

First State Super makes first take-private bid

OptiComm shareholders were set to vote on a takeover by rival bidder Uniti Group tomorrow, after entering into a scheme implementation deed with the telecommunications company on June 15.

China Life Plans to Hire Over 500 Consultants in Singapore

China Life Singapore aims to hire more than 500 consultants over the next five years to target high net worth individuals in Singapore.

Winton fund looks to change fee structure

The fund has returned -17.88% in the year to July end, compared to benchmark (Barclay CTA Index) return of 3% over the period.

Intertrust Group expands into Australian trustee services

Expanding into regulated trustee services is a logical next step

Singapore's GIC joins group investing US$418 million in Chinese biopharma firm I-MAB

According to Choo Yong Cheen, GIC’s chief investment officer of private equity, the investment represents "strengthening of our partnership with I-MAB".

Aussie super funds climb ranks

Total assets held by Australia's super funds rose almost 20% in 2019, with 16 now sitting within the top 300 pension funds worldwide, new analysis shows.

Acclime launches its Cambodian operation with the acquisition of BSE Accounting.

“We are excited to be part of a regional network and look forward to be integrated under the Acclime brand,” San Rithy, Managing Director of BSE commented.

William Blair opens Singapore office

The US investment firm expands its presence in Asia and grows its EMD team.

Lured by low rates, FDC to issue bonds abroad

The planned international bond offering will be made through Filinvest Development Cayman Islands, an offshore special purpose vehicle, and will be guaranteed by FDC.

Ardea and University of Technology Sydney launch research partnership

The partnership is already bearing fruit, with Ardea and UTS currently investigating machine learning for trade idea identification, climate change and government bond investing, and the LIBOR transition and how it may impact trading opportunities.

Asia-Pacific leads growth as top 20 global pension fund assets rebound strongly

There were no changes in the composition of the top 20 funds in 2019.

WeTrust Asset Management Selects Refinitiv's Cloud-based Solutions to Power Investment Management Operations

Refinitiv’s integrated front-to-back solution optimises newly launched Singapore-based hedge fund’s investment process

Singapore retains top spot as Asia-Pacific's most innovative nation

Singapore fared well in the traditionally strong input indicators such as political and operational stability, government effectiveness, and tertiary education - ranking No. 1 globally for all of them.

Ontario Teachers’ to invest US$350 million in India private debt via Edelweiss

The pension fund began to invest in private debt in 2017 and had amassed C$16.3 billion of these assets as of end-2019, according to figures from its annual report.

Philippine pension GSIS disburses 15 billion pesos emergency pandemic loans, report says

The Philippines now has the most number of coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia. It reported 226,440 cases, including 3,623 deaths, as of September 3.

AMP Capital ratings hit by 'corporate instability'

The move, which will make it harder for AMP Capital to raise money from institutions such as big superannuation funds,

Korea Teachers’ Credit Union seeks managers for 150 billion won venture fund, report says

Applications are open until September 24 and KTCU will announce the names of the successful managers in late November.

AXA Investment Managers hires Capital Gateway as Taiwan master agent

The company terminated its 11-year distribution partnership with Cathay Securities in May without providing any reasons.

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