Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

MGA launches in Hong Kong under former Nexus executive

The new MGA will initially focus on property, marine, specie, fine art, personal accident and terrorism within the Asian region.

Vistra Named ‘Fund Administrator of the Year’

The award recognises the overall achievement of fund administrators in the calendar year of 2017

DBS and OCBC among lenders of $2.45 billion for Vietnam coal power plant

Environmental groups have put pressure on DBS, OCBC and UOB as they are major funders of coal projects in the region.

Korea Post Insurance seeks bids from foreign managers for hedge fund mandate

This is the latest move by the Korea Post group to increase its overseas and alternatives exposure in a move to diversify asset allocations.

China, Japan pledge to work together to spur free trade

The dialogue was co-chaired by visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono.

CapBridge - matching exclusive private assets with relevant investors

CapBridge was started in 2015 and it claims to have actively built up a pipeline of deals as well as an extensive database of investors in the last three years.

Allianz sells 33% in China unit

We expect this type of insurance to give consumers even greater confidence when buying online,” JD.com said in an emailed statement.

OMGI parts ways with Asian equities team

The global equities team is scheduled to take on management of the funds on 18 May 2018.

An explanation of ‘extensive asset management’ in China

Are there any qualification restrictions on asset managers? What kinds of entities are qualified to perform as asset managers?

Manulife Asset Management Indonesia to boost digital potential

He says the digital platform is helping MAMI to further reach out to retail investors and “we have managed to attract customers from a few hundred districts in Indonesia".

Nippon Life commits US$94 million to fintech venture fund

The unit, known as Innovation Development Office, will explore investment opportunities in artificial intelligence and big data.

GSIS gets 37 applications for $800-M investment fund management

Since January, the GSIS has issued eight supplemental bulletins clarifying the terms and conditions of its request for proposals.

Data to drive more Australian money to private equity

That's the view of Hartley Rogers

Vanguard launches two active factor ETFs

Factors are the DNA of an investment portfolio; the underlying characteristics that drive investment performance.

Dubai’s DIFC looks east for Asian growth strategy

DBS Private Bank, which manages $109bn in assets, has recently established operations in DIFC to provide financial services.

ARA sets up infrastructure arm, names Dooley to lead

At Hastings, Dooley’s focus was on market-entry strategy, institutional investor relationship-building and fundraising activities.

Australian home prices could fall further as banks tighten loan rules

Analysts predict an increase in interest rates will drag property prices lower

Japan and China denounce protectionism, vow to safeguard free trade and multilateralism

The dialogue was co-chaired by visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono.

Gulf investors seek exit opportunity from Pakistan’s banking industry

The group’s other investments in Pakistan include Wateen Telecom, an internet and communications infrastructure company, and Taavun, a real estate developer.

ICICI Lombard frontrunner for Star Health

Star Health, founded in 1996, is India’s first and largest standalone health insurance firm that was founded by V Jagannathan, the former head of public sector insurer United India Insurance, who holds a 3.5% stake in the company.

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