09/06/2023
Willis Towers Watson buys funds from advice group
The decision to offload the funds is part of the licensee's broader strategy, which is to focus on its core offering of financial advice.
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09/06/2023
Thailand's Private Banks Eye Optimal AUM for Profitability Amid Rising Competition
This trend is attributed to increasing expenses related to hiring skilled private bankers, boosting internal infrastructure, and meeting stringent compliance regulations.
09/05/2023
Ex-GIC Bond Manager Launches Hedge Fund
The fund – Adira Investment Management – is a long/short strategy focused on corporate credit and launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
09/04/2023
Fidelity launches two overseas equities funds to MPF members
The Americas equity fund focuses on listed companies that have their head offices in North America or exercise a predominant part of their activity in the region.
09/01/2023
Which asset managers performed strongly in Q2?
In a webinar, Jain identified GQG and L1 Capital International as two active managers with strong performance despite market narrowness.
08/31/2023
Charles River wins Thai pension fund mandate
The platform will provide near real-time cash, positions and available collateral, and deliver benchmark data to help maximise operational efficiency.
08/30/2023
200 Singapore Investors Tap Withers for CS AT1 Claims
The estimated value of their exposure to the bonds could exceed S$200 million ($148 million).
08/30/2023
FWD Singapore enters HNW market with inaugural product
The company is also planning to partner with Apollo for its asset management needs
08/30/2023
Praemium eyes increased footprint in wealth management industry
The firm says it has a solid foundation on which to further expand its market share.
08/28/2023
Allianz Global Investors Secures Approval for Mainland China Fund Unit
This move by Allianz mirrors a larger trend in the financial world, as global asset management firms eagerly position themselves within China's burgeoning onshore market.
08/28/2023
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority partnerships to woo German firms
In terms of investments, the survey revealed that 46 percent of the participating GPCCI members are likely to invest higher in the country within the next 12 months
08/28/2023
Banking Leadership and Driving Growth
Although the bank stands out with its premier digital and mobile offerings, including three popular mobile apps, it recognises customers’ needs for human contact.
08/28/2023
Japan budget requests likely to top $753bln as rates rise - Nikkei
The annual budget requests, to be submitted to the finance ministry by the end of August
08/28/2023
Vistra completes merger with Tricor Group, a business expansion specialist in Asia
Vistra and Tricor are highly complementary businesses and have capabilities which together offer clients a range of significant value-creation opportunities.
08/24/2023
Lioner Expands Client Advisory Offering in Mainland China
Achieves remarkable 220% growth in 1H 2023, driven by successful 3-in-1 services strategy and strong international expertise
08/24/2023
Korean retail investors flock to ultra-short bonds on rising interest rates
Local retail investors are also increasing their share of ultra short-term bonds.
08/24/2023
Blackstone China unit gets nod to raise funds for overseas investments
Blackstone registered a fund management unit with the Asset Management Association of China under the qualified domestic limited partnership (QDLP) programme
08/22/2023
Credit Suisse Discontinues Japan Equity Trading Amid UBS Overhaul
Insiders reveal that several Tokyo-based employees are parting ways with the bank in line with this change.
08/22/2023
JPMAM launches two active ETFs
The second ETF, the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Research Enhanced Index Equity Active ETF (JREM), is set to launch shortly.
08/21/2023
The allure of Asian fixed income
Asian investment grade bonds continue to remain an appealing bet for its returns, its resilience, its size and its sheer promise, fixed income experts tell Citywire Asia.