Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

DWS and Nippon Life Extend Strategic Alliance

As part of the strategic alliance, DWS and Nippon Life agreed to continue to work on expanding distribution reach, product innovation and research acuity.

HDFC Bank continues investing in platform technologies to improve customer experience and enhance efficiencies

HDFC Bank is India’s largest private sector bank, providing innovative products and smart banking solutions to over 70 million customers across India.

DBS and Heritas Capital announce successful first close of the Asia Impact First Fund with over USD 20 million raised

This led to DBS Foundation’s partnership with Heritas Capital, which designed the AIFF.

E&P Investments hunts new RE

E&P said it will consider a range of factors including suitable qualifications and experience as well as competitive fees and will only put forward a proposal to unitholders if it's in members' best interests.

Lumen Capital Sees Enormous Momentum in Southeast Asia

The Singapore-based independent asset manager wants to capitalize on supportive dynamics in the financial sector.

Barings Acquires Structured Finance Specialist

The deal is expected to close on March 31, subject to various conditions, following Barings’ August 2022 acquisition of Australia-based real estate firm Altis Property Partners.

Kiwi Wealth personnel don't feature in Fisher Funds new investment management team

While Fisher Funds says its investment team has been "bolstered by the addition of seven of the Kiwi Wealth team" none of those people were senior members of the Kiwi Wealth business,

Korea Post hires Samsung and Mirae for global bond ETF mandate

Sejong-based Korea Post has around 150 trillion won (US$119.58 billion) of assets.

Funds in Singapore’s CPF investment scheme spill red ink in 2022

“As policy moves to support the real estate industry help lift consumer confidence, we should see healthier activity growth in the second half of 2023,”

Standard Chartered throws weight behind Asian equities and IG bonds

The bank’s CIO, Steve Brice, says that diversifying into alternatives, especially infrastructure investments and hedge funds, is also important.

Singlife Transforms Investment Capabilities Through Landmark Technology Partnership with Citi and BlackRock

Singlife, a technology-empowered financial services firm, is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most innovative insurance companies – serving over one million customers in Singapore.

Korea construction workers’ group seeks bids for 60 billion won private equity mandate

Applications are open until April 7 and the winning bidders will be chosen by early May.

Fidelity International to debut mutual fund in China in April

It is the third foreign fund management company to do so.

Hong Kong bourse to open first European office in London

HKEX acquired the metal exchange in 2012 for US$2.15 billion from a group of stakeholders, including banks and brokers.

AIA Philippines completes acquisition of MediCard

The acquisition was completed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals from the Insurance Commission (IC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).

Investcorp expands globally, launches its presence in Japan

The opening of Investcorp’s Tokyo office will allow the firm to provide global alternative investment solutions in Japan

KGI Asia Sage leverages Extramile to craft extraordinary wealth solution

By understanding clients' goals and unique aspirations, KGI Asia analyses the overall situation and recommends strategic asset allocations throughout all stages of their lives.

Nomura : Asset Management Recognized in Asia Asset Management 2023 Best of the Best Awards

The Country Awards recognize asset managers and fund managers for their excellence within a specific country or region.

Clime profits slide, poised for further M&A

Clime's NPAT has slid to $236,000 from $445,000 in its half-year results.

HKEX Profit Falls With More Headwinds Ahead

At HKEX, we are looking at this horizon of opportunity.

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