Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Super funds set to dominate ASX: Deloitte

New analysis from the global consultant shows the next 20 years will see Australia's retirement saving system grow to around $10.2 trillion in value by 2038

Philippine fund firm triples client base

Separately, a relaxation of regulations by the country’s securities regulator has prompted investment companies to launch feeder funds.

Barings enters China with first onshore fund

Following its competitors, the firm has received approval for its debut local fund for sale via the private fund management (PFM) channel.

China inks deal for $2bn pine nuts from Kabul

The price of pine nuts in Kabul has more than doubled over the past two years

CBA puts $100 million towards the Australian Business Growth Fund

We are strong supporters of the Australian Business Growth Fund and believe it can make a real difference to the businesses it invests in.

Forging new paths for ASEAN’s sustainable infrastructure needs

The case for sustainable development across Southeast Asia is irrefutable given the region is increasingly and disproportionately being exposed to climate change.

Credit Saison launches VC fund in India

The launch of Credit Saison’s VC fund is the latest by a Japanese risk capital investor in India, for whom Asia’s third-largest economy has been a happy hunting ground.

HNWIs help FIIG close bond fund

Following this, the funds would be used by VisionFund to help grow its microfinance institutions which complemented World Vision’s development work.

Small investors target ‘hands off’ SMEs

Small said the proliferation of overseas equity funds buying up high growth companies, such as the recent purchase of Hellers by an Australian private equity firm, is indicative of a shift in how start-ups are changing their exit strategy.

Industry fund partners with global asset manager

According to Sunsuper, more retirement savers are seeking access to global growth opportunities as interest rates continue to sit at record lows.

Half of S. Korea’s asset managers report losses in Q3, with net profit down 3%

Marketing and administrative expenses were 397.9 billion won, down 0.6 percent on quarter.

Bahrain’s Investcorp invests $45m in Indian dialysis chain NephroPlus

Bahrain-based alternative investment manager Investcorp aims to grow its business in India to $1.5 billion in assets under management over the next five years

Despite rising trade barriers business leaders plan to increase investment in Asia Pacific

Most business leaders also had a clear message to Asia Pacific policymakers.

Sebi’s new norms for portfolio managers to secure investors’ interest, help industry weed out non-serious players, say experts

While there have been some concerns that the higher networth requirements look restrictive, experts opined that the smaller players who are serious about catering to their clients can use the investor advisor route.

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