Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Chinese Funds Hit Jackpot from Beginning of 2019

The average earnings rate of 146 Chinese funds in 2019 stood at 14.48 percent as of Feb. 22, according to fund rating firm Korea Fund Rating on Feb. 24.

Agribank named among strongest banks in Asia-Pacific

Being Vietnam’s largest bank in terms of deposits and networks, the bank has 938 branches, 1,297 transaction offices, 2,845 Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), 46 Autobanks and 20,781 Point of Sale (POS) locations nationwide.

T Rowe registers six funds in Hong Kong

During the previous two years, the firm has launched eight products for sale to Hong Kong’s retail investors.

Major boost for green finance in the Philippines

With the seal of approval by the IFC of a major deal, the prospect of a surge in green finance looms in the Philippines, bolstered by cleaner energy and strong domestic demand

Strong AUM growth boosts Resimac result

The Board declared an interim dividend of 1.00 cent per share

Infrastructure fund plans SMSF raise

Its investor base is split as 55% self-managed super fund investors and 45% high-net-worth individuals, family offices, university endowment funds and small corporate funds.

Hong Kong mutual fund assets shrink

Weak markets and worsening sentiment took their toll on Hong Kong’s investors last year, according to figures from the Securities and Futures Commission.

Fund Focus: BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust

Top holdings include Halyk savings bank of Kazakhstan and Nigeria’s Zenith bank.

Odyssey Japan Boutique Hospitality Fund Completes 1st Close

The Odyssey Japan Boutique Hospitality Fund is a unique, private equity-real estate fund focused on the acquisition of Japanese boutique hospitality assets throughout Japan.

Straits Financial Group expands relationship with Eventus Systems

Paul Fry, Chief Operating Officer of Straits Financial, says: “Our team looked at a wide range of platforms to find a solution that would fulfil our stringent regulatory requirements.

Reliance Capital invites Nippon Life to buy its stake in asset management JV

Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd listed on the stock exchanges in November 2017 and is down by around 25.8 per cent against the issue price of Rs 252.

Fund managers come together to promote women

The move was driven by significant need for change to address a considerable underrepresentation of women in the sector.

Bahrain's Investcorp launches India office

The move follows the acquisition of a private equity and real estate investment management business in India.

Mizuho Securities and Perella Weinberg Partners Form Strategic Collaboration

This partnership will provide a unique advisory platform for companies pursuing cross-border transactions into and out of Japan

Manulife launches fund for China, Hong Kong equities

According to MAMTC, the fund will adopt “flexible and dynamic” allocations between China and Hong Kong equities, depending on changes in market conditions, government policies and industry trends.

Indonesia mutual fund assets rose 2.49% in January

Net asset value (NAV) of equity funds fell 1.56% to 151.79 trillion rupiah even though the Indonesian and global stock markets rose in January.

Nine Taiwanese firms get nod to launch exchange-traded notes

The regulator subsequently set April 29, 2019 for when the notes could begin to be launched.

Asia shares bounce on trade talk, stimulus wagers

The Dow and the Nasdaq had boasted their eighth consecutive weekly gains on wagers the United States and China would hammer out an agreement resolving their protracted trade war.

Schwartzes bankroll ex-Macquarie equities boutique

Street Talk can reveal the Schwartz family office has taken a stake in funds management start-up Stonehorn Global Partners and is preparing to write a meaningful cheque for the firm's first fund.

Zurich awards $100m passive mandate

Zurich Investment Management has a total of $2.5 billion in assets under management.

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