Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

PE Panorama: An appealing outlook for private markets in Asia Pacific

PitchBook points out that the Asia Pacific private capital market is still small compared to Western markets, and especially North America.

MetLife to Buy Li’s PineBridge in Asset Management Push

MetLife will also pay $200 million subject to achieving certain financial goals in 2025, and an additional $200 million subject to a multiyear earnout.

China property flare-ups resurface as crisis enters fifth year

As China property debt crisis enters fifth year, there is little indication that distressed developers are finding it easier to repay debt

Diamonds are plunging in value around the world. Is China to blame?

China’s demand for natural diamonds has ‘fallen off a cliff’ amid plunging marriage rates, while its factories are churning out synthetic alternatives that are up to 90 per cent cheaper

Perpetual/KKR deal ruled ‘not in best interest of shareholders’

As a result, the previously-announced advised range in respect of tax and duties rose dramatically from $106-227 million to $493-529 million.

M&G unveils new large-cap fund for AA-rated Japan star Vine

The fund house backs outperformer Carl Vine to deliver with another country-specific strategy.

Macquarie Real Estate Partners announces investment in IDA, a specialist real estate private credit and investment manager

IDA’s founding partners Adam Kaye, Robbie Fallon and Jeremy Urbach will retain majority ownership and continue to lead IDA’s day-to-day management.

Mason Stevens to be acquired in PE deal

The investment is expected to support Mason Stevens to further develop innovative solutions for advisers and wealth practices to deliver sophisticated investment offerings to their end-clients.

Ares Management Expands Access to Leading Private Equity Secondaries Strategy for Australia Wealth Channel

Ares Wealth Management Solutions to Provide Wholesale Clients Access to Ares Private Markets Fund Through New Trust

Independent Reserve Strengthens Asian Presence With New Office in Singapore - Bitcoin Breaks $100K

This shift is likely attributed to the underperformance of the ISM Services PMI (52.1% actual vs. 55.5% consensus) as well as Chairman Jerome Powell's speech.

Mauritius’ strategic role in the China-Africa trade and investment partnership

This overseas investment is being supported by new initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area, which promotes the growth of regional value chains by offering Chinese businesses access to a larger unified African market.

AllianzGI Approved for China Pension Firm Stake

This makes it the first foreign asset manager to own a stake in the pension insurer.

APRA to phase out AT1 as eligible bank capital

An effective regulatory framework in a crisis is important to safeguard the interests of depositors, limit risks to financial stability, and avoid the need for taxpayer funded support.

Noah Showcases Global Expansion and Investment Product Leadership at 2024 Corporate Open Day

At the event, Noah's executive management team outlined the Company's strategic initiatives including global expansion, innovation, and competitive global investment product offerings and comprehensive service matrix.

2024 Full Year Result & Proposed Final Dividend

ANZ’s 2024 Full Year Result reflects a number of one-off events related to the acquisition of Suncorp Bank.

Centrepoint Alliance launches long-awaited IconiQ platform

Meanwhile, Super Wrap offers accumulation, transition to retirement and pension options, allowing advisers to manage portfolios in a low-cost interface.

Progeny becomes CII international professional partner firm

Achieving IPPF status brings Progeny’s international offices in UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Belgium into alignment

FWD gears up for expansion in retail and high-net-worth insurance markets

Its chief executive says the changes to its products and also its distribution strategy come out of wanting to build scale in Singapore

Bfinance expands into wealth management offering

These changing needs include offering clients access to strategies such as ESG, absolute return fixed income, alternatives and bespoke or customised portfolios.

Kamet Capital Seizes Opportunities in the Global Expansion of Chinese Enterprises

The Chinese market has faced tightening profit margins and strong economic headwinds in recent years, particularly between 2022 and 2024.

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