Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Blackstone China unit gets nod to raise funds for overseas investments

Blackstone registered a fund management unit with the Asset Management Association of China under the qualified domestic limited partnership (QDLP) programme

Credit Suisse Discontinues Japan Equity Trading Amid UBS Overhaul

Insiders reveal that several Tokyo-based employees are parting ways with the bank in line with this change.

JPMAM launches two active ETFs

The second ETF, the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Research Enhanced Index Equity Active ETF (JREM), is set to launch shortly.

The allure of Asian fixed income

Asian investment grade bonds continue to remain an appealing bet for its returns, its resilience, its size and its sheer promise, fixed income experts tell Citywire Asia.

HSBC launches ETF platform to provide securities services to issuers

HSBC says it will deploy the order management system across its global ETF client base, including issuers domiciled in Ireland, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.

FWD Group marks 10th anniversary with its ‘10 grants in 10 markets’ community initiative

The 10th anniversary community initiative provides grants in each of the 10 markets where FWD operates, supporting charitable programmes with a focus on financial inclusion.

Landmark Family Office Establishes Global Headquarters in Hong Kong

The investment operations of LFO are under the proficient leadership of CIO Andrew Sharrock.

Missed Trust Payments Trigger Alarms in China

Earlier this month, Xianheng International Science and Technology also said that Zhongrong did not make repayments on three products.

Franklin Templeton Launches New Korea Office

NPS has been managing its assets through Franklin Templeton since 2001 with investments in across asset classes including equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and infrastructure.

China okays HSBC Insurance Brokerage as mutual fund distributor

A number of foreign financial institutions are looking to enter China’s mutual fund market.

Franklin Templeton Brings New K2 Electron Global UCITS Fund to Singapore Investors

The Fund is registered as a Recognised Scheme for the retail public in Singapore.

Calastone: Asia Shuns Equity for Fixed Income Funds

After recording a net outflow of $63 million in April, investors continued selling equity funds which resulted in further net outflows of $222 million in May and $174 million in June.

BlackRock, MSCI Probed for China Investments

BlackRock denied any wrongdoing and said that it complies with all applicable US government laws and will engaging the committee directly on issues raised.

OCBC’s Great Eastern Holdings Advances in Acquisition Talks for MetLife's Malaysian Venture

As part of the due diligence process, Great Eastern is said to be conducting a thorough examination of the company and seeking regulatory approval to finalize the deal.

Hong Kong needs banking talent with Arabic, Islamic finance skills to woo Middle East wealth, expert says

“We have come across some individual Middle East clients who have had difficulty in opening personal accounts with banks in Hong Kong,” said Tan, the chairman of Wrise Group Holdings, a wealth management platform.

MAS Announces end-2025 Timeline to Eliminate Corporate Cheques

Charges for individual and corporate cheques set to increase by 1 November 2023

Hong Kong's Isola Capital to launch up to $400m fund in Q3

Vehicle betting big on private equity in aim to generate high returns

Singapore Institute of Directors launches accreditation framework, governance alliance

“We cannot shy away from these challenges, or wish them away. Instead, we must raise our game as a country, build new capabilities, strengthen our value proposition and our competitiveness as a reliable and trusted hub for business,”

BlackRock Forms Asset Management JV in India

Each of the two firms will own 50 percent of the venture and also target an initial investment of $150 million.

Swiss-Based Insurers Vie for Kotak Insurance Stake

With Chubb’s offer, the deal would be valued at less than $800 million.

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