Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Former CFS GAM head in new venture

Colonial First State Global Asset Management

Schroders to bring private equity fund to Australia

In Australia, Schroders will kick off by pitching the fund to sophisticated investors.

Ping An Presents Poverty Alleviation Model

By implementing the “credit guarantee insurance + interest subsidy” model, risk can be shared with the government and banks, thus lowering the financing threshold for the development of local specific industries and encouraging poor households

Nomura Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

The easing of trade friction between the US and China and progress towards Brexit led to increased client activity this quarter.

Taking the Hong Kong dollar bond market to the next level

Regulators can play a vital role by adjusting investors’ appetite via guidelines, offering longer-tenor paper and developing a yield curve for Hong Kong dollar paper

Australia's Future Fund buys 24.1% stake in CDC Data Centres

CDC operates four data centres in Australia.

Innovation and change abounds for equity capital markets

The Napier Port IPO was a highlight for equity capital markets in 2019

DBS-Manulife plan balanced fund in Singapore

Separately, UOB has registered an income-generating fund of funds in Singapore.

Another fund structure for Asia?

London-based industry think tank New City Initiative is calling for a UK-branded fund structure to compete against Ucits and AIFs in Asia-Pacific.

US firm makes second bid for Aussie fund

AOF said it will establish an independent board committee to consider all deals and will keep AOF unitholders informed of any developments.

Emerging-market bonds to remain attractive this year, M&G Investments says

His successor Alberto Fernandez, who took the reins in December, plans to restructure the country's debt this year.

Indonesia Forms Rescue Plan for Troubled State Insurer

The insurer’s revamp plan has been approved by Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Riswinandi said.

Singapore Exchange buys 93% of Scientific Beta for 186 million euros

The acquisition “marks an important step in the evolution of our index business”, according to SGX Chief Executive Officer Loh Boon Chye.

Raffles Family Office to invest U$15m in HK's WorkTech for Asean expansion

The latest strategic investment deepens the partnership between the two firms, and will allow Raffles Family Office to bolster its service offerings to the family offices it serves across the region.

Headwinds and tailwinds: Philippine property in 2020

Colliers sees the completion of about 1 million sqm of new leasable retail supply over the next three years.

Swisspartners Opens Office in Singapore

It consists of trust and corporate professionals as well as compliance specialists who speak Mandarin, English, and Italian.

Mitsubishi, Nomura unit acquire 80% in Vingroup’s $918m housing project

The project is part of Mitsubishi’s mid-term corporate strategy of strengthening its service and downstream businesses to “optimize its business portfolio”.

Industry names recognised

Ilana Atlas, board director at ANZ and former TCorp director, was recognised for her distinguished service to the financial and manufacturing sectors.

Sydney boutique partners with Pan Tribal

It manages about $1.6 billion on behalf of family offices, institutional investors, high net worths and sophisticated investors, with the funds raised directly by the firm through an information memorandum.

VanEck launches first active ETF

The portfolio will be managed by VanEck portfolio manager Eric Fine and his team.

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