Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Investors seethe as HSBC plans third overhaul in decade

Costs remain too high, red tape is too thick and not enough businesses generate adequate returns, say analysts, investors and executives.

Legal Frontiers in the Caymans: Key trends in Asian fund finance

Cayman LLCs are most commonly used as joint venture vehicles, carried interest vehicles, downstream blockers and investment management vehicles.

Jefferies steps up CLSA fight by launching rival Hong Kong investor forum

CLSA has been holding a week-long forum in the city for 26 years, which is famous among bankers, top company executives, and investors for its partying and celebrity speakers.

Australian Ethical Investment asks the nation to support climate action

Ceative agency DO and media buying agency Benedictus helped to create An Ode to Change.

Singapore ride-hailing firm Grab acquires robo adviser Bento Invest

The launch of GrabInvest brings us a step closer to democratising access to affordable financial solutions that will help them achieve the financial stability they need well into their retirement years.

Amundi ETF announces results for 2019

Amundi’s ETF offering thus proved itself to be well adapted to investors’ strategic as well tactical asset allocation needs.

Business models changing for alternative fund service providers

Asset service providers are transitioning their business models in the face of rapid growth, the search for yield, and higher customer expectations

Sun Life Asset Management brings back ‘Make It Mutual’ campaign

The campaign, which will be released on social media so it may be easily accessed and shared by viewers, will once again feature SLAMCI brand ambassador Matteo Guidicelli.

KB to set up bank branch in Singapore

The bank is the only lender without a branch in Singapore among Korea's top four banks ― the other three are Shinhan, Woori and Hana.

Singapore Launches New Variable Capital Company Framework for Funds

Managers are also able to take advantage of a VCC grant scheme that runs until 15 January 2023.

Malaysia's Affin Hwang Asset Management may be takeover target, report says

Affin Hwang Asset Management is 63% owned by Affin Hwang Capital, a wholly-owned unit of Affin Bank Group.

Japan’s Chikyoren hires Mitsubishi UFJ Trust for foreign infrastructure mandate

He says the pension fund hires fund managers through the Manager Entry System, where managers in specific asset classes such as alternatives have to register their details.

HSBC China facilitates first IRS trade by overseas investors

While foreign investment is growing, investor demand for risk hedging is on the rise, too.

PIMCO puts Aussie LIT on ice

The consultation, which was announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, will consider the merits of this exemption granted to stock exchange-listed investment products.

Singapore robo launches Reit product

Syfe has introduced an automated risk-managed investing (ARI) portfolio comprised of Singapore Reits hedged by government bonds.

EM to outperform the US, TT International says

The firm is also positive on India equities, an asset class other investment managers have recently snubbed.

Centrum Housing Finance raises ₹190 crore from Morgan Stanley’s PE arm

The company primarily offers financing to individuals for buying and building houses in the affordable housing segment

Asian PE firm opens first European office in Zurich

By virtue of the sorts of companies we look at there are a number of European family offices that have a history of retail and sport that have looked for ways to get involved.

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.

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