Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

HSBC readies bond funds for onshore investors

The HSBC Asia High Income Bond Fund is one of three similar products which the firm plans to distribute via the MRF scheme.

Malaysia's Bank Islam unit launches robo-advisory service

Like with other robo-advisory services, the app can help investors identify and select investment products that suit their risk appetite.

BlackRock raises US$5.1 billion for third energy infrastructure fund

The success of the fundraise reflects the search for diversified returns in a yield-starved environment, which continues to be front of mind for investors.

Indonesian rupiah seen unlikely to revisit Asian crisis depth amid pandemic

The crisis today is different.

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.

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