Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

SSGA launches four model portfolios

State Street Global Advisors will launch a suite of multi-asset ETF model portfolios that aim to meet financial advisers' demand for low cost and easy to implement solutions.

Wealth firm backs new Perennial fund

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will invest $25 million in a new fund from Perennial's small and micro caps team.

Melbourne advisory launches MDA

"Other advice groups we are working with have different investment beliefs or goals and their services vary accordingly," Sanders said.

Stocks bounce, yields steady, metals melt again

Money markets are now pricing in roughly two U.S. rate cuts by the start of next year and the European Central Bank is set to turn on its money taps again next month as trade worries weigh on the global economy.

Malaysia held talks on SoftBank's $100bn Vision Fund

A spokesman for the Malaysian government had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.

Is Asian private equity still an attractive play?

Concerns about private equity have never ended. Asia, where there is an increasing number of private equity investments, now represents 26 per cent of the global private equity market.

Schroders launches three more funds in China

The firm joins the likes of Fidelity and Value Partners, which have so far launched the most number of onshore private funds in the mainland.

Statement on Administrative Action by Japan’s Financial Services Agency

The management team will work to ensure that everyone at the firm fully understands Nomura’s mission and their individual responsibility to contribute to the sound development of the capital markets.

Asia bond market could see increased institutional inflows – study

The study found that more than half of the institutional investors and private banks participating in the study have an allocation to Asian fixed income.

Japan grows stake in Africa with new deal

TDB will use the proceeds to provide its customers in Sub-Saharan Africa with funds for the import of machinery and equipment from Japanese companies and their overseas affiliates.

Israeli firms fly out to woo China investors despite myriad of potential hazards

A trade war with the US and a host of other worries are not stopping some 100 companies from heading east, where they will be welcomed by a massive market hungry for innovation

India’s Reliance enters Singapore’s retail market

Reliance Asset Management has applied to sell an India-focused ETF in Singapore.

Indonesia marks listing of $2b green sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The listings underline the close relations between the UAE and Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country, as well as Dubai’s growth as the global capital of the Islamic Economy.

Market discipline beckons for renewables as subsidies die out

France has moved up two positions to third from fifth, with a new focus on floating offshore wind capacity and a doubling of its annual targets for onshore wind capacity.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange introduces specific gender diversity disclosure requirements for new listing applicants

Even when using plain language, many applicants have complex businesses which require extensive disclosure.

AmInvest named Malaysia’s best pension fund manager

Currently, the fund management firm has 10 PRS funds comprising various asset classes and geographical exposure as well as shariah and conventional offering.

UK Overtakes Japan As Most Expensive Country To Send Expatriates

The average package for a mid-level expat worker in the UK is now £311,240, up 17% from last year.

Credit fund launches to wholesale investors

Wholesale investors with a minimum of $100,000 have until June 20 to express interest.

Modi’s India can do its bit for Middle East and Gulf stability

Gulf investors are central to the development of India’s infrastructure.

Under the hood of a top-performing US tech fund

The JP Morgan US Technology Fund is tilted toward enterprise companies instead of consumer-focused ones.

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