Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Global pension assets down 3.5% in 2018, third worst in 20 years, report says

This was an extension of the trend of the past ten years where DC assets grew faster than DB assets.

Morningstar unveils indices to track carbon footprint of firms

To be eligible, a company must have undergone a carbon risk assessment by Sustainalytics, which provides carbon research on more than 4,000 companies across 130 industry groups.

More cash, less control: New mantra for Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah

"They are not desperate to raise money, not in the way that erodes value. It would be very structured and gradual but it will be done, because the immediate objective is to raise money," one of the sources said.

The appeal of ETFs moves up a gear

Exchange traded funds have grown in stature of late, offering some distinct advantages in portfolio management that in volatile markets are increasingly appreciated

Korea's 4 major banking groups log record net profit in 2018

Shinhan Financial regains No. 1 banking group title, overtaking KB Financial

Natixis profits halve after Asian derivative losses

Despite the investment banking loss, some analysts were upbeat.

The incredible shrinking Singapore stock market

The exchange's fortunes have only gotten worse. For the last five years, delistings have outnumbered listings in the market, which had 741 companies at the end of December last year, down from a peak of 782 in 2010.

Indonesia -- taming foreign fund managers

Whipsawed in the markets, Jakarta should mull ways to slow volatile financial flows

Value of Sydney and Melbourne properties tipped to fall dramatically

Property values in Sydney and Melbourne are in for a horror plunge — and price falls across the country could also soon double.

Singapore - bright spot among global investors and funds

The island's prospects as a fund management hub has strengthened against the backdrop of global uncertainties

Mainstream Group grows funds under administration by 6% in challenging market

The company posted growth over both six and twelve month periods despite tough market conditions.

Investment firm TPG closes over $4.6 billion new Asia fund

TPG Asia’s new fund has already invested more than 40 percent of its capital across 12 companies

Global DC pension assets exceed DB assets for the first time

The report also found that DC assets now account for over 50% of total assets across the seven largest pension markets, for the first time.

Chinese Investors Pouring Money into Thailand Spending Billions on Property

Thailand was the fourth-most-popular country for Chinese property investment in 2018, with $2.3 billion coming in from Chinese sources.

TPG announces final close of Asia-focused PE fund

TPG Asia VII has so far committed more than 40% of the capital across 12 companies.

HSBC launches MRF fund in China

It includes investments in the defensive and cyclical sectors which, the managers believe, have demonstrated resilience during periods of volatility.

General insurers see a bleak year

In the first nine months this fiscal year ending March 2019, general insurers have not even crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in business.

Asian-Pacific Real Estate Fund Creates Investments

The REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) gives the investors options for funding.

Axa sees ‘striking’ rise in perception of climate change risk

The survey also captured an increase in the concerns of respondents on geopolitical and social concerns (ranked third as ‘volatility of the geopolitical landscape’ and fifth as ‘social discontent and local conflicts’).

Japan’s GPIF incurs record quarterly loss

Japanese and foreign stocks, which together accounted for almost half of its total assets at the end of last year, bore the brunt of the loss.

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