Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Julius Baer India Raises Over $36 Mn For India Equity Fund

Julius Baer India received its Category-III AIF licence in 2023.

Bell Asset Management looks to exit RE services

The fund manager is currently RE of all three funds.

UniSuper buys up Deer Park site

The purchase was negotiated by GPT, as part of an approximately $3 billion separate account direct property mandate with UniSuper.

IQ-EQ opens office in GIFT City, India’s new fintech hub

It is home to India’s global bullion exchange and its maiden International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), with globally benchmarked regulations, taxation, policies and more.

Challenger overhauls IT, awards mandate

The partnership is due to commence in FY25. Challenger expects the new technology will save it $90 million over seven years.

Colonial First State launches new offering to advisers

CFS has promised to provide a comprehensive schedule of national events and webinars, supplemented by masterclasses from top experts.

Prime Financial seeks to launch alternative asset manager with acquisition

All considerations will be split in half between cash and Prime Financial shares.

Gangnam’s wealthy turn to Hong Kong insurance for higher returns

Offshore insurance products offered by insurers in Hong Kong promise 6-7% annual returns

State Street offers Fund Connect ETF to European clients

The portal’s automated order routing solution provides access to ETFs in multiple currencies, supplying a direct link between authorised participants (APs), order takers, sub-advisors and sponsors.

Sun Life Financial Exceeds Earnings Expectations with Strong Asia Growth and Insurance Sales Surge

Following the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, Sun Life's Asia division experienced a notable uptick in insurance policy sales, particularly from mainland Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong.

ADB supports Cambodia’s ambition to promote the establishment of the ASEAN Electricity Grid

This expression of support was made on the occasion of the director meeting with Keo Rattanak, Minister of Mines and Energy.

Manulife IM Inks Tie-Up With Indonesian State Fund

The tie-up aims to further develop infrastructure in Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in the real estate and natural capital sectors.

MA Financial buys $96m hotel to seed fund

MA Financial joint chief executive Julian Biggins said the group is excited about the purchase of Vibe Docklands

Clime avoids board spill

McLay and the three directors proposed by Torres Industries did not attend the EGM.

Franklin Templeton Korea CEO aims to create most localized asset management firm

Empowered by 'gentle charisma,' Kim Tae-hee guides firm to greater growth in domestic market

Gaurav Sharma from Equirus Wealth on India's Wealth Management Prospects and GIFT City's Growth

This platform was founded by a group of experienced professionals, each specializing in creating tailored solutions for this specific demographic.

DBS to merge equity capital markets, brokerage and Digital Exchange with treasury markets business; new group will be renamed Global Financial Markets

Andrew Ng, Clifford Lee and Art Karoonyavanich to have expanded roles effective 1 March 2024

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