Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Diamond sector grinds to halt as India’s lockdown bites

Restrictions in nation that processes 90% of world’s stones upend global industry

Singapore's GIC, PGIM develop asset allocation framework for illiquid assets

The framework enables long-term investors to analyse the liquidity consequences of different commitment strategies and stress scenarios, which will help investors target the best portfolio performance for a given level of liquidity risk.

Nippon Life buys 13.1 billion yen coronavirus focused bonds from IFC

The IFC has set up an $8 billion credit facility to support private companies and their employees affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Tail-risk hedging pays off for super fund

Internationally, tail-risk hedging has been making headlines after a tail-risk hedge fund advised by Nassim Taleb returned 3612% for March.

Investcorp rolls out first Asia food brands private equity vehicle

Partners aim to invest in branded condiments, packaged foods, and healthy snacks

Beijing’s QDLP scheme attracts global firms

In total, seven foreign firms have applied to participate in the QDLP programme that was recently launched in the capital, including Amundi and Bridgewater Associates.

Apex extends corporate solutions offering in APAC through Hong Kong licence

Hong Kong has always been an important location for us and this expansion is a sign of our confidence and commitment.

AIA enters Hong Kong’s retail funds arena

The asset management arm of the Hong Kong-based insurance firm is expected to launch eight products.

AXA’s Architas launches Asia asset management business

Meanwhile, Architas global head of client group, Nicolas Deschamps, and global chief investment officer, Jaime Arguello, were designated as offshore responsible officers.

Asian hotels press ahead with expansions despite pandemic

France's Accor adding 94 hotels in China alone this year

China in the driver's seat amid calls for Africa debt relief

Beijing is likely to endorse a temporary freeze on debt payments by African countries as part of an expected agreement by the Group of 20

SIA gets SGX nod for proposed rights issue in $8.8b fund-raising plan

SGX has also given its in-principle approval for any further rights MCB conversion shares issued as a result of any adjustments made to the rights MCBs' conversion price.

Singapore property investment sales take coronavirus hit with 37% Q1 drop: Report

The firm forecasts that with a looming global recession, investment volume for the whole year could more than halve to $10 billion-$15 billion from $32.87 billion in 2019 as buyers remain on the sidelines.

Indonesia sells US$4.3 billion "pandemic" bonds to finance stimulus

The bond offering comes just days after Indonesia unveiled a 405 trillion rupiah ($24.2 billion) stimulus package on April 1 to soften the hit from Covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.

AMP Capital wholesale property fund rejigs withdrawals

Asset valuations will move from quarterly to monthly unless the property is being marketed for sale, is under development or co-owned, AMP Capital said.

Pinebridge joins Asia bond fan club

Economic fundamentals, cheap valuations and market structure combine to buttress China and Asia credit, according to Pinebridge Investments’ Asia ex-Japan fixed income head.

World’s most sought-after mutual fund manager is smashing records in China

Orders for another of Chen’s funds last year reached $10bn in just 10 hours, again forcing him to turn away most of the money.

LaSalle said to raise US$681m for Chinese logistics fund

Local and overseas developers, fund managers and investors have been very active in China’s logistics real estate investment market in recent months.

Asset prices have not yet reached the floor although they may look cheap

Investors and asset managers should continue to expect heightened market volatility

AustralianSuper increases premiums

"AustralianSuper doesn't make any profit from the insurance we provide to you."

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