Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Industry veteran set to launch new fund

With an aim for positive returns over a five to seven year range, Lee said the initial response has been positive.

Are alts a substitute for bonds as an income source?

Real estate and infrastructure reduce correlation risk, but be cautious of direct lending products that attract with high yields, argues JP Morgan Asset Management.

Korea’s POBA to invest 130 billion won in European logistics fund, report says

Spokespersons for POBA and AXA Investment Management could not be reached for comment.

Super fund rejigs investment option

The Trustee sets long-term investment performance objective for each option and regularly reviews the appropriateness of the objective (relative to the prevailing economic environment and outlook) and measures how performance compares to the set objective

ASI bullish on EM bonds

Robust economic growth and interest rate cuts should support emerging market bonds this year, but several risks loom in the background, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments.

Asia’s fund industry stays resilient despite uncertainties

Market volatility impacts growth, but opportunities are present in various segments

Qatar Fund eyeing infra projects in PH

Dominguez said in a statement Friday QFFD’s commitment to provide assistance to sectors in the country that are most in need bodes well for the government’s efforts to assist the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao in implementing

KB eyes aggressive M&As in Southeast Asia

But the company hopes to boost its profile in the two most rapidly growing ASEAN countries next year to reduce its reliance on the local financial market.

Major banks up ante for W2tr Prudential Life bid

At the respective annual kickoff meetings, Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Cho Yong-byoung also highlighted the need to “seek strategic M&A opportunities in both financial and nonfinancial sectors

Taiwan global bond ETFs see fastest asset gain, consulting firm says

Taiwanese life insurance companies have been raising their exposure to global bond ETFs

Philippines to launch first REIT this year, report says

The legislation requires at least 51% of REITs to be held by public shareholders in the first year of listing

Investor confidence down by 1.3 points in December

The Investor Confidence Index measures investor confidence or risk appetite quantitatively by analyzing the actual buying and selling patterns of institutional investors.

Hermes CEO recognised in New Year’s Honours List

With Hong Kong businessman given a CBE for services to trade and investment

HSBC India completes custody deal with Franklin Templeton

HSS was also recently appointed custodian and administrator in November last year for the International Asset Management’s UCITS and alternative investment fund ICAV’s multi-manager platforms, domiciled in Ireland.

Eugene Investment acquires Poland office building for $61 mn

The deal comes a year after two small Korean financial services companies snapped up the Cedet building, a landmark office building in Warsaw, for 183 billion won.

FTSE Russell expands China ESG coverage

Foreign investors are expected to increase allocations to China A-shares, so Chinese companies face more pressure to raise their ESG standards.

Allianz GI brings pet fund to Hong Kong

Separately, Invesco is expected to launch two more versions of its Asia bond FMP in the SAR.

Eastspring completes acquiring second Thailand fund management firm

Eastspring also has the option of purchasing the remaining 49.9% that is still held by Thanachart Bank.

Indonesia mutual fund industry assets down 1.6% in November, first drop since May

The regulator typically posts the data without providing analysis.

Japan's Chikyoren hires Nissay Asset Management for latest foreign private equity mandate

Chikyoren made its first foray into private equity in May 2017, with the first of four domestic private equity mandates over two years.

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