Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

AMP Life sale blocked

The RBNZ's approval is required due to the branch structure, which exempts AMP Life from a number of legislative requirements in New Zealand.

Super fund launches new options

This option would be suitable for 45-65 year olds whose debts and expenses are either reducing or paid off, or for those planning for retirement.

Hedge funds favour customised fees over two and 20 model, poll finds

The survey found that this “is no longer the standard structure charged by the hedge fund industry”, and that 80% of managers would lower management fees in return for higher performance fees, according to the Alternative Investment Management

Taiwan’s universal retirement trial plan to launch on July 31

There are nine funds available – six target risk funds and three target date funds.

Managed investment scheme operator AFSL canned

The cancellation comes after ASIC banned Australian Mutual's joint executive officers and directors Jeffrey Worboys and Matthew Barnett from providing financial service for six years.

REI Super announces new partnership

Under the new arrangement, Laneway Analytics will work with REI Super's management team to provide detailed and actionable data insights around membership trends and behaviours.

J.P. Morgan loses custody contract

"We would also like to acknowledge J.P. Morgan, whom we have had a very strong and productive relationship over many years during which Funds SA has changed and grown significantly."

Another cross-border tie-up in Malaysia

A local asset manager’s arrangement with BOCHK is the latest in a spate of investments in foreign funds.

Japan’s Post Office Is an Unlikely Global Bond Powerhouse

The savings bank owned by Japan’s postal service had little choice in becoming a market whale.

British billionaire buys S’pore most expensive penthouse valued at over S$100 million

It is the largest non-landed residence in Singapore.

Many advisers are outsourcing portfolio management

The portfolios are designed to offer advisers in India a holistic investing solution to help clients meet their financial goals.

OPIM to launch Heqi Global Absolute Return Fund SP with Qijian Global Investment Management

Industry unrestricted, the strategy's holding period for equities and futures can range from a few seconds to as long as a few weeks.

Singapore sends an alert to the investing world

The return of secular stagnation is a call to action for sell-side researchers.

State Street expands trustee capabilities in Singapore

Syed Asim Hasan, head of global services for South East Asia at State Street, said: “We are delighted to now expand our suite of capabilities to meet the evolving needs of asset managers in the country.

Equiom enables the first regulated private exchange in the world

The former is a fiduciary concept and the latter is a ‘network communication protocol’, a striking contrast of the evolution and combination of the old and the new.

Super fund increases fees

Members within its Under 75 option will now pay an administration fee of 0.18% plus the flat fee of $1.50 per week.

PYSP communication divides opinion

The survey divided respondents as 47% equally believed communication was effective, while the same number said super funds could have done better to inform members.

New financing structures to bridge infrastructure gap in Asia

Structures such as project finance CLOs have been introduced to the market to create more liquidity for institutional investors

LGIAsuper to stand on its own

"This is because we have retained our strong member focus and a nimbleness that big funds struggle to match."

Industry funds surge ahead in satisfaction

The report said 62.5% of industry fund members reported satisfaction at end of May while just 56.5% of retail members did the same (down 3.7%).

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