Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China to Step Up State Asset Transfers to Pension Funds

China’s social security fund is under increasing strain as a result of a rapidly aging population and a shrinking workforce

UBS AM debuts fund of hedge funds in China

The product adds to the firm’s two other onshore products launched via its private fund management licence.

Thailand's pension industry assets up 3.54% in January-May as contributors increase

Contributors can channel between 2% and 15% of their monthly salaries to their pension accounts, which is matched by employers.

HUB24 launches white label SMA

Additionally, HUB24 said it secured new clients with a network of financial advisers.

Perpetual Investments leaks $1.1bn

Their net inflows of $200 million were partly made possible through the roughly $400 million raised via a listed vehicle.

Nomura ordered to pay back US $25m

The SEC's orders further found that Nomura lacked compliance and surveillance procedures that were reasonably designed to prevent and detect this misconduct, which inflated the firm's profits on CMBS and RMBS transactions at its customers'

Singapore’s GIC raises stake in Spain’s ConnecT to 22.5%

GIC has been an active investor in Europe in recent years, entering into a number of deals in the last 12 months alone.

Solactive's Australia bond index is benchmark for BetaShares' new ETF

The company launched the new ETF on the Australian Securities Exchange on July 9.

Super fund to reduce admin costs

"It will set us up to be a market-leading, boutique superannuation fund that offers exceptional performance, service and value to our members."

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.

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