Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Janus Henderson shuts down Aussie fund

The initial date of termination was set for April 2019.

Most fund managers to overweight China in 2020

Amongst regional responses, Europe was the most popular pick for overweight.

China’s Offshore Bond Defaults Increased to $3.6 Billion in 2019

All currency exchange calculations as of Jan. 9.

Outlook: Opportunities in volatile times

Volatility is inevitable in this late-cycle economy.

AMP to cull super trustee, five funds

At the same time, Xplore's super offering Aracon added two directors to its board - Geoff Peck and Vincent Parrott.

Nomura Announces Collaboration in M&A Financing with Development Bank of Japan

Nomura will continue striving to enhance the range of solutions its Investment Banking business offers in order to become the financial institution of choice for its clients.

LGIAsuper offloads European assets

LGIAsuper chief Kate Farrar said Europa Capital's approach to asset investment was a great value-add for the super fund's members.

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

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