Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China has to continue innovation push to achieve goals

China also hopes to become a "moderately prosperous society in all respects" by 2020, and a "modern socialist country" by 2035.

Old Bridge Capital to launch first Category 3 AIF of Rs400 crore

Old Bridge is targeting a base corpus of Rs100 crore for its fund Vantage Equity Fund, with a green shoe option of another Rs300 crore, says founder Kenneth Andrade

Japan readies dollar-denominated trade insurance

Megabank-financed projects in Chile and Mozambique first to get coverage

Japan Post Bank to invest ¥500 billion in foreign funds

Japan Post Bank will select overseas funds specialized in making loans to promising medium-sized companies.

Banks seek foreign partners, consider lifting foreign-ownership cap

Vietnamese commercial banks are planning to sell a stake in their company to foreign investors to attract capital and hasten their restructuring before listing shares on the bourse.

Hong Kong property: New record set, most expensive twin apartments sold for a whopping $149 mn

Hong Kong possesses Asia's tallest skyscrapers and a pricey real estate market too. Now, it also boasts having the most expensive twin apartments in the continent.

China Renaissance unveils expanded asset management business

The 2020 AUM target anticipates 30-40% of capital coming from investors outside China, including sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, and asset managers in North America, the Middle East, and the broader Asia region.

SelfWealth lists on ASX

SelfWealth founder and managing director Andrew Ward said the company is excited by the interest and support shown from investors and is delighted to have officially listed.

Missing Chinese billionaire's Huazi ditches plan for Huaxia Life stake

In July, sources told Reuters that Tomorrow was planning to pare back its sprawling asset portfolio.

StanChart close to selling real estate principal finance unit

The sources declined to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media.

Hedge funds are demanding China buyers pay more in M&A deals

The new bout of activism marks a fresh challenge for corporate chiefs, who face pressure to pay more to avoid protracted legal battles after buying out their companies.

Hedge Funds Demand Chinese Buyers Pay More in M&A Deals

In April, the Hong Kong-based hedge fund had its first victory when a Cayman Islands court awarded it 2.35 times the price paid for shares of Shanda Games Ltd. in the developer’s 2015 buyout.

China Makes New Moves to Open Market to Foreign Fund Managers

The country’s announcement last week that it will lift restrictions on foreign ownership of its banks and fund managers may be a boon to foreign firms, but some market watchers are skeptical.

Land & General rises on 2Q results

AllianceDBS Research Sdn Bhd said L&G's 2QFY18 results met expectations, according to AllianceDBS analyst Quah He Wei's note today.

Age-old problem a thorn for insurers

“Insuring the 100 Year Life” was the topic of a keynote speech delivered by Jayne Plunkett, Regional President Asia

First NZ Capital to buy ANZ's Direct Broking for undisclosed sum

ANZ bought Direct Capital from Dorchester Pacific more than a decade ago.

Pension fund to get State assets boost

The pilot program will begin with three to five SOEs and two central financial institutions in several provinces this year.

Surging global dividends breaking records for 2017

North American dividends dominated the third quarter, accounting for four dollars in every ten paid globally.

Paragon Partners raises $120 mn for its maiden PE fund

Paragon Partners, founded by Siddharth Parekh and Sumeet Nindrajog, is a mid-market focused private equity firm

RHT Chestertons launches in Singapore with an eye on expanding Asian presence

The company aims to serve a diverse range of clients comprising property owners.

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