Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Managers bet on Chinese consumers in 2019

Premium brands that tap the service and lifestyle-led demand of mainlanders are expected to lift China-focused portfolios in the next 12 months, according to industry sources.

South Korea pension market a key driver of alternative investments

It notes that the National Pension Service the country’s largest retirement scheme, currently allocates 11% of its assets to alternatives, while small- and medium-sized pension funds together allocate over 30% to the asset class.

Takeda's Shire takeover to bring $963 million fee bonanza

Takeda’s team of advisers includes investment banks Evercore , JP Morgan and Nomura while Shire’s line-up includes Citigroup , Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley .

Indonesia set to open more sectors to foreign investors

Indonesia’s economy has been struggling to fire, with policymakers focused on supporting a currency under pressure from an emerging-market rout, and outflows exacerbated by a widening current account deficit that hit a four-year high in the third qu

Managers ride A-share wave to attract more investments

Firms pile on strategies to offer institutions way into hot Chinese market

SoftBank seeks Deutsche's advice on Saudi power investments-sources

Saudi Arabia has provided about half of the US$93 billion raised by SoftBank for the fund

Ping An’s hedge against future risks

The world’s largest insurer, carved out of Chinese state entities, has bet on fintech and AI as the way for it to continue to grow. But will it work?

National Pension Service reduces stock market exposure

Among them, the NPS reduced its stakes in 13 companies this year, which include Samsung Electronics Co., SK hynix Inc., Hyundai Mobis Co., LG Chem Ltd., Naver Corp. and POSCO Co.

UBS Wealth seeks more China-focused products

Sustainable investing products, which include ESG and long-term theme funds, are increasingly in demand, he said.

China to Give More Investment Chances to Private Sector: Xinhua

Ning also pledged more pilot areas, better use of private capital and improved supporting policies to facilitate private businesses’ participation in the mixed ownership reform projects.

Over $2bn in unclaimed funds held by Indian insurers

Nearly 70% of the funds are held by the country’s biggest life insurer

Hunt's on for S'pore's best financial planners

FPAS Financial Planner Awards will recognise those who show best practices

Matrade, Bank of China ink trade, development pact

Matrade signed a memorandum of understanding with BOCM yesterday at the China International Import Expo 2018 in Shanghai.

Technology to spur Thailand capital market growth, regulator says

With technology, these investment products and related services can be reached out to the mass market

Singapore’s Temasek an investor in US$150 million Brazil venture capital fund

Temasek Holdings, which has a 1% allocation to Latin America, is looking to increase investments in the region.

Investment opportunities in a changing Japan

The chief weapons have been gradual increases in VAT and policies aimed at lifting economic growth and inflation.

Impact investing versus ESG investing – aren’t they the same thing?

The difference between impact investing and ESG investing remains a mystery to many investors, but the broader trend towards investing sustainably is gaining ground

Japan's Increasing Attraction to Alternative Investments

Japan Post Bank, with an even larger US$1.8 trillion portfolio, has similarly announced plans to increase its alternatives allocation to 3%.

Hong Kong Exchange Fund’s return plunges 97% in third quarter

The Exchange Fund’s total income in January through September fell 81% year-on-year to HK$36.7 billion from HK$198 billion in the same period last year.

CMC Markets Institutional adopts Iress OMS

These connected capabilities, integrating to a central order management system and using market data supplied by IRESS, deliver seamless integration for CMC.