Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore’s GIC leads US$500 million investment in Vietnam’s Vingroup

Vingroup, once a real estate and retail conglomerate, has grown to become Vietnam’s largest listed firm with a market capitalisation of US$16 billion

Big fund manager names do not assure outperformance

While Hamish Douglass’ global equity fund has outperformed across all time horizons, the same can’t be said for long-standing Perpetual and Kerr Neilson’s Platinum funds.

ASI and First State profit from A-share surge

Inefficiencies in China’s onshore equity markets give quality-focussed foreign investors an edge, according to leading fund managers.

Vanguard launches three new active funds

The Vanguard Active Global Growth Fund will hold a portfolio of 70-120 growth shares with a low turnover.

Suitability of managed accounts grows

"Everyone's heard of the efficiency story. Absolutely, that's a key driver. We think efficiency, we think lower administrative burden and we think reduced cost," Mantella said.

AXA IM dips toes in Aussie student housing

AXA said the venture will make further investments in the sector to create a pre-eminent portfolio of student housing assets in Australia.

Brokerages to reduce new hires amid stagnant stock market

Only around 300 jobs will be available at the country's top 10 brokerages, with about half of them yet to have finalized their hiring plan.

CBRE, UBS make first pitch for Arnott’s $800 million-odd properties

Investment bank UBS and property firm CBRE pitched the property portfolio as a “unique opportunity”

China turns the tables on Philippines’ offshore gambling habit

The rise of offshore gambling in the Philippines has created winners and losers, as an influx of Chinese workers raises both revenue and rents

Bangkok tops Global Destination Cities Index for the fourth consecutive year

This year, the Global Destination Cities Index—which ranks 200 cities based on proprietary analysis of publicly available visitor volume and spend data—reveals that Bangkok remains the No. 1 destination, with more than 22 million international

ChinaAMC's Hong Kong unit launches third NASDAQ-linked L&I product

The new ChinaAMC Direxion NASDAQ-100 Daily (-2x) inverse product is designed to generate returns that are twice the inverse of the technology-heavy NASDAQ-100 Index, which includes companies such as Microsoft Corp and Facebook Inc.

Etiqa strengthens Regional Presence

Etiqa has been hoping to acquire the approval of the Cambodian regulatory authorities for nearly 12 months

Malaysia fund industry assets edge up 0.12% in July on bond gains

The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index fell 2.23% in July following a 1.29% gain in June.

Asia AUM growth slumped in 2018

Profits also plunged, growing at 3% in 2018, down from an annual average of 14% during the previous six years.

China AMC to debut 2x inverse product

China AMC expects the product to be listed tomorrow, according to a Hong Kong-based spokeswoman for the firm.

In Taiwan, ESG ETFs take flight

The ESG ETF is believed to further broaden the usage of the index in terms of diverting more capital from local retail investors, who currently have limited access to responsible investing, into ESG space.

Stride Property is teaming up with investment giant JP Morgan to invest in millions of dollars of industrial property

Industrial property, particularly in Auckland, has been a standout investment in New Zealand attracting overseas investors of the likes of Australia's largest superannuation fund AustralianSuper and developer LOGOS recently.

Legg Mason announces partnership with Cathay Financial Holdings in joint Taiwanese Venture

The partnership comes following the increasing demands of local investors for income generating funds

Private equity interest is rising, venture capital is booming

There are a further 70 ASEAN-focused funds currently in the market, targeting an aggregate $8.5bn in capital.

Asset Managers in Asia Had the Slowest Growth in Seven Years in 2018

Asset-management companies will need to establish the right solution infrastructure, such as environmental, social and governance options for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients,” the report led by Dahl said.

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