Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Infinity Capital Group Acquires Substantial Stake in Ultima United Limited as part of its Asia-Pacific Expansion Plan

ICG's expertise in the Asia-Pacific region drives its expansion plans that will now include this investment.

Whisky fund launched in Hong Kong

Alternative investments have become one of the most sought-after strategies by HNWIs in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Amazon launches climate VC fund

Telecommunications company Verizon, hygiene and health product manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser (RB), and IT consulting company Infosys have recently joined the pledge.

Acclime acquires Ander Group

With this acquisition, the headcount of Acclime in Hong Kong exceeds 40.

Franklin Templeton cuts fees

The biggest cut in the category is for its Australian absolute return bond fund, which is going from 0.65% per year in management costs to 0.50%.

Prodigy boutique finds new strategic partner

The fund has had a good year, returning 2.7% in the 12 months to May end when its benchmark did -2.9%.

Credit Suisse sees Hong Kong stocks, Asian credit among top bargains this year

“We think investors should be engaged in markets, and pro-risk in general,” Ray Farris, Credit Suisse’s chief investment officer for South Asia, told journalists on a conference call.

Asia’s HNWIs seek alts, multi-asset strategies

An online alternative investment platform in Singapore has garnered at least $100m in assets since its launch last year.

BDO consolidates brokerage business

The transaction will enable BDO to consolidate its securities brokerage business into BDO Securities Corp

AMP Life sale nears completion, new execs appointed

As a part of the change in ownership, Greg Bird will be the new chief investment officer and chief actuary for AMP Life, a spokesperson confirmed. Bird was previously the group actuary for AMP Limited.

Investors need to stay flexible

In late March, the fund significantly increased its exposure to long-duration US investment-grade corporate bonds.

Markets edgy ahead of economic data

Investors await economic data amid worry that improvements may be unsustainable; Gold and US Treasuries catch safety bid; Credit primary markets busy in shorter holiday week

AIA gets green light to set up life subsidiary in China

Firm wants to expand its presence in the country with additional branches

Hong Kong’s FWD acquires minority stake in Indonesia’s BRI Life

FWD first entered Indonesia in 2014 via a strategic alliance with PT Finansial Wiramitra Danadyaksa.

Nomura to Establish Content Company

Nomura will also enhance private side research for unlisted companies and other financial assets, and continue to offer proposals for society.

ISA responds to calls for SG freeze

The Prime Minister and Treasurer wouldn't want to risk a generation of Australian workers being dumped on the pension to be their lasting legacy; they know we would all pay for that through higher taxes.

Challenger raising $300m, to add IG bonds

The annuities giant said it will use the proceeds to add to its balance sheet (taking pro forma PCA ratio to 1.78x from 1.63x at May end ) and to add return on equity accretive investment opportunities.

Another billion removed from super

The 10 funds with the highest number of applications received from the ATO have made 1.42 million payments worth a total of $10.46 billion.

Huatai Targets Overseas Chinese with Mobile App

Retail brokerage is the one spot where we could potentially beat Wall Street investment banks, which are traditionally stronger in their institutional businesses.

Singapore's Temasek in KKR-led group that buys 6% of Vietnam’s Vinhomes

Vinhomes was listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange in 2018.

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