Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Impact of safety ratings on your Fixed Deposits

In the case of company fixed deposits, the scenario is slightly different in terms of interest rates and safety.

Eastspring to launch global growth fund in Singapore

The firm has also rolled out an Islamic equity fund in Malaysia.

Mutual Fund Top Trumps – Global mixed asset

Performance, alpha and volatility are annualised over three years with data as reported at the end of last month.

Asset managers should bolster stewardship, Willis Towers Watson says

The report says asset managers sometimes under-utilise their voting rights in companies and are reluctant to vote against management recommendations.

Turbo-charging asset management in Singapore

Singapore's status as a key centre for asset managers has been cemented in recent years.

Chinese tech investors turn attention to GCC

With total internet penetration surpassing 60 percent in the Middle East, representing more than 150 million users, Chinese venture capitalists and angel investors are starting to take notice of the region.

China-focused funds raise US$2.5b from investors including GIC and Temasek

The funds add to a massive pool of money for Chinese investment

D.E. Shaw Granted License to Offer Funds in China

The U.S. alternative investment firm is the latest to obtain a coveted license to develop and market onshore investments in the country.

New Financial Institution Launched

Vanda prioritizes and emphasizes unwavering support of Singapore-based initiatives, congruent with Singapore's vision of establishing the nation as a leading fintech hub, the company said on Tuesday.

Mauritius puts India-focussed funds, others under its regulatory lens

The increased scrutiny is pushing back timelines and jacking up costs of setting up India-focussed funds in Mauritius

Hong Kong’s Star is Fading – Where Will Asia’s Next Financial Center Be?

Rising concerns over the interventionist policies of the Chinese government have led to Hong Kong losing its luster

SoftBank sells all US$4.5b in bonds on first day

SoftBank last Friday priced the notes maturing in April 2025 at a coupon of 1.64 per cent, compared with a preliminary range of 1.3 per cent to 1.9 per cent.

Malaysian ringgit is Asia’s worst currency in April so far

And less than two weeks ago, Norway said its sovereign wealth fund will cut emerging-market debt including Malaysian securities from its index.

South Korea Needs to Get Serious About Its Pension Fund

Rather than using it as a political tool, the government urgently needs to reform the fund — before it runs out.

Eight Roads arm invests $4.5 million in wealth management startup Kuvera

Kuvera is a zero-fee mutual fund investment platform that provides an option to set investment goals

NZ Super invests US$115 million in CIM Group’s North American data centres

It adds that the investment aims to capitalise on growing demand for digital infrastructure.

Nomura is running out of time to remake itself

Japanese broker's $1bn overhaul plan fails to dispel investors' doubts

Real estate investments amongst UAE-based Filipinos climb to all-time highs

Due to many opportunities opening up for overseas Filipinos, they are in a better position to prepare for their future and real estate investment is their top choice.

China’s young rich tech entrepreneurs take off into private jet rentals, ditching the status symbol of ownership

Rental trend comes amid greater scrutiny of corporate expenses

Three Korean brokerages lend $330 mn on US hotels, resort

Sources with knowledge of the matter confirmed them.

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