Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Global sukuk issuances surge 44% to Dh110 billion in Q1

The upswing is attributable to a boost from Saudi Arabia

Philippines to raise $2 B from foreign borrowings

These refer to the $2 billion global bonds issued last January at a coupon rate of three percent, and the $200 million panda bonds or renminbi-denominated securities sold at five percent interest rate last March.

3 shares to profit from the growing Asian middle class

Blackmores continues to expand into more Asian countries with more products.

Former Macquarie equities team launches boutique

The newly-launched boutique is currently running two funds: a high conviction fund with a concentrated portfolio of about 25 Australian equities and a market neutral absolute return fund.

Tokyo lures in overseas hedge funds and fintech

Gov. Koike's 'global financial center' policies kicking in

Japan Post Bank targets more alternative investments to boost revenues

Under the plan, JPB aims to expand exposure to “strategic investment areas”, including hedge funds, real estate funds, and private equity, from 1.6 trillion yen, or 2% of total risk assets, to as much as 8.5 trillion yen or 9.7% in three years

Mochtar Riady Reflects on Japanese Values in Lippo's Success

This was in contrast to his parallel experience of opening a similar plant with a non-Japanese Asian company.

Mitsui Sumitomo to buy 40% of Chinese life insurer

Japanese company takes another stab as sector opens up to foreigners

Netwealth affirms value of financial literacy

The program teaches children from year 1 through to high school, starting out by covering income, savings and interest before moving on in later years to look at mortgages, rent, tax and insurance excess.

World Insurance Report 2018

The report suggests a framework for a digitally-integrated ecosystem that will help insurers become future-ready. ‘

MLC Life puts insurance tenders on ice following superannuation changes

Mr Hackett said the life insurer, which is part-owned by National Australia Bank, would forge ahead with plans to become a bigger player in providing life insurance to superannuation funds

Temasek to pick up 4.8% in AU Small Finance Bank

This marks the third India-related deal for Temasek this month alone.

Fiducian acquires $35m planning business

The vendor of the business indicated they intend to retire following the acquisition.

China property tax push could spark sell-off

One in five investors would look to sell if Beijing imposes annual levy

Chinese crunch on foreign deals threatens premium asset prices

A slowdown in overseas real estate spending ordered by Beijing is causing concern

GIC, Frasers Property and JustCo to develop co-working space platform

Our investment in JustCo will support it in its next phase of growth outside of Singapore, as it continues to engage with entrepreneurs and enterprises across Asia.

Directors need more skin in the game, says TDM Asset Management

The low-profile TDM, which manages more than $550 million on behalf of 18 families, invests in both private and public businesses globally with no fixed investment horizon.

Elliott Management Takes on a Government, Risking a Sovereign Fund Client

The Korean Investment Corporation may cut ties with the hedge fund firm, which is battling the government over interference in a Samsung merger, according to reports.

Blue Sky short seller launches new fund

The research sparked an interesting series of events: Blue Sky halted trading

Private equity boosts sales

Mid-market private equity from New Zealand and Australian funds is in a good place for baby boomers with succession plans.

Alternative Investments