Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Pension asset test changes have made retirement support more inequitable, says AIST

The taper rate is the rate at which pension payments are reduced once asset thresholds are surpassed.

Vietnam needs investment funds that back M&As

The value of the deals made by foreign investors accounted for 77 percent of total M&A value.

Chinese Firms Load Up on Opaque Investment Products

The volume was up 49% from 2016 and more than double the total amount two years earlier.

Asian markets build on rally as Hong Kong hits fresh record

Expectations are for a slight pick-up from 2016 following a string of impressive readings over the year.

Fidelity International eyes mutual, pension fund business in China

Fidelity International, which launched three private funds in China in the past eight months, said on Thursday it would explore opportunities in the Chinese mutual and pension fund market.

Global investment group enters Australia via local partnership

These opportunities are often found in private markets.

HSBC wins $8 billion MetLife Asia custody mandate

HSBC will provide global and domestic custody services to cover MetLife’s businesses in Australia, Hong Kong and South Korea.

Over 60 top execs from MENA markets drawn to the 11th India Rendezvous

Foreign reinsurers all over the world are drawn to India due to its business and geographical diversity and mix, as well as its sheer size and potential.

Hong Kong: an investment springboard

China’s insistence on political and financial stability has discounted efforts to widen Hong Kong’s “one country, two systems” system

GPIF picks StepStone to manage fund of funds infrastructure mandate

These investments are implemented in the form of a “multi-manager strategy” through FOFs to “pursue fund investments and co-investments”, GPIF says in a statement on January 12.

Mercer to buy Japanese asset manager BFC

Inbound investments in Japan’s financial sector have been scarce.

Non-financial factors influencing investment

To promote more ESG investment, it is crucial for AO to clearly state their stance on ESG in their investment principles and include it in their investment strategies.

Founders keepers, as Global Founders Funds Management sets sail

The aim is to capture those companies still subject to a founder's long-term vision and focus to maximise shareholder value, which aligns well with long-term investors.

Global investors lick lips as China opens to asset firms

Foreigners will be limited to 6% slice of pie but by any measure that’s a tasty treat

Singapore needs to strengthen second and third pension pillars

Singapore’s pension system is facing challenges from an ageing population.

Remittances grow to $9.7bn in six months, SBP reports

This reflects their confidence in the government as well as banks operating in Pakistan.

Japan's GPIF announces global infrastructure fund-of-funds manager

The announcement follows a call for applications from infrastructure and real estate multi-managers in April 2017.

Praemium chief flags UK pensions investments after record inflows

The imminent full release of international securities for the Australian SMA will be an important accelerator, with several prospective clients already looking to use the service.

Zurich sells Singapore life business

Zurich Life Singapore chief executive David Kneale said the decision to sell its business portfolio is in line with Zurich's broader strategy to optimise its portfolio and geographical footprint.

Tax changes to drive Chinese property hunters away from Australia

Recently stamp duty in NSW jumped from four to eight percent, while land tax surcharges surged from 0.75 percent to two percent.

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