Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Regal reports $2.1bn inflows during 2024

Overall, total Regal FUM grew from $11 billion at the end of December 2023 to $18 billion, a rise of 63 per cent.

HSBC unveils HyQ, a 25-storey office tower in Qianhai to drive cross-border collaboration

The bank says it sees ‘huge potential for economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong’

Franklin Templeton Launches New Franklin Global Low Volatility Bond Fund for Hong Kong Investors

Designed to capture income opportunities for investors, the Fund will endeavor to maximize total investment return, combining consistent dividend income* with long term capital appreciation.

Alternatives equal key to success for HNW advisers

Nearly 70 per cent of HNW-focused advisers cited the asset class as a necessity for meeting client demands in the future, compared to 34 per cent of non-HNW advisers.

ESG linked to pay in top APAC listed firms

Three-quarters (74%) used ESG metrics.

BRI Distributes Rp20.33 Trillion Interim Dividend, Driving Value for Shareholders and State

This distribution not only provides direct benefits for the state, but also for the many retail shareholders from the general public.

WA financial planning firm acquired by US insurance broker

They will be directed by Gallegher chief executive of benefit services Graham Campbell to operate across its benefit and HR consulting businesses in Australia.

NUS Pilots First-In-Market Green Bond Reporting Tokenisation Initiative With Northern Trust and UOB

Based on the market best practice, issuers of green bonds provide regular updates to investors regarding the use of funds.

SFC welcomes expanding use of onshore RMB bonds as margin collateral in OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited

Details of the new arrangement, which is subject to regulatory review, will be announced in due course.

Invest in Vietnamese stocks with strong fundamentals amid downward trend, experts advise

The average trading value on the HoSE reached nearly VND7.82 trillion ($308.24 million) per session, marking the lowest weekly level since May 2023.

Exploring the major PE players targeting Australia

There have been several deals and bids enacted in recent months as overseas firms are predicted to take a greater interest in the Australian market.

Singapore fund Paragon opens Hong Kong office to reach more wealthy clients

Fund manager sees Hong Kong as an ideal wealth management hub to reach more wealthy clients in the Greater China region

K&L Gates Advises Alyssa Partners on the Acquisition of Japan Logistics Properties

K&L Gates advised on the Singapore level asset management arrangement, together with structuring, regulatory, and related tax matters.

HDBank successfully issues $118m in green bonds for eco-friendly projects

The green bonds have attracted considerable interest from prominent institutional investors, achieving full order volume within a remarkably short timeframe.

Bank of Singapore: Top Five Investment Ideas in 2025

In terms of equity returns, its base case is for 11 percent upside in the S&P 500, 20 percent upside in MSCI Asia ex-Japan and 17 percent upside in the Hang Seng Index.

Domestic investment products focus on dividend and income-type strategies

KB Stein also recommended the "Nifty50 Index," which follows India's representative index.

Scale and consolidation to be at the ‘forefront’ in 2025

In its outlook, the firm shared five trends it sees in 2025 for asset managers.

Dutch and Australian pension funds to acquire stake in US clean energy firm

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Japan’s Nippon Life to double responsible investments to 5 trillion yen by 2030

The amount includes a 500 billion yen impact investing facility overseen by Nippon Life’s investment arm, Nissay Asset Management Corporation.

Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited announces the appointment of fund managers and service provider

The above fund managers provided concrete Hong Kong development plans in their proposals, illustrating their commitment to the long-term development of Hong Kong.

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