Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

IRESS to support boutique firm

Acorn Capital was founded in 1998 and seeks to manage microcap portfolios based on structured fundamental investment analysis

Chinese equity fund invests 4.4 bln USD in Africa

The fund was set up by the Chinese government more than a decade ago to diversify the financial vehicles that facilitate Chinese investment in Africa. Its capital now stands at 10 billion U.S. dollars.

Sequoia Capital Ropes in Piyush Gupta

Sequoia Capital India’s strategic development team includes vice president Ben Zhang, who joined from KKR Capstone in April

Alkhabeer Capital named one of the best places to work in Asia region

More than 1,400 companies participated in the national list studies across nine Asia-region countries where Great Place to Work is represented.

Fidelity China doubles under Anthony Bolton successor

The figures confirm that after a troubled start FCSS has established itself as a volatile but good performing single country fund.

Asia ex-Japan stocks to continue to outperform developed markets, says Fidelity

By contrast, there is much uncertainty in the West following Donald Trump's election as president of the U.S. and Britain's decision to exit the European Union.

Bain Capital may invest $250 million in Star Health

The country's first standalone health insurer, is also set to be the first to get listed later this year.

Why diplomatic ties with Panama are so important to Beijing

Panama’s decision to switch diplomatic relations from Taipei gives mainland China a huge boost both commercially and diplomatically

SSI Asset Management eyes pension fund ops in Vietnam

SSIAM operates funds with nearly $400 million assets under management

Prime brokerage services enjoy rapid growth in S. Korea

PBS was launched in late 2011 when hedge fund business was approved by financial authorities.

Venture capital firms demand corporate tax exemption

The Venture Capital and Private Equity Association of Bangladesh demanded they be exempted from paying corporate tax so they can make the investment easily.

Chinese Asset Manager Launches Ambitious U.S. Hedge Fund

Hywin Capital has set ambitious goals for is newly-launched fund.

Mason Baxter Reaches Funds-Under-Management Landmark

Mason Baxter has confirmed it is now responsible for the deployment of over $5 billion in client capital.

Hong Kong sales of luxury yachts buoyant, but lack of spaces to moor them is holding the market back

City remains the boating capital of Asia

Hong Kong developers use wads of cash to skirt mortgage rules and salvage sales

Homebuilders have stepped in to provide mortgage funding as banks tightened lending to rein in skyrocketing prices

EQT appointed RE for $5.9bn manager

This means funds managers can get funds to market fast, confident that disclosures are accurate and right up to best practice standards.

Industry giant joins ACSI

TCorp senior manager, investment advisory and stewardship, Kylie Willment said since the establishment of an Investment Stewardship Policy in late 2016

Mainland ABS products on the cusp of change

They yield between 4%-6% a year on average, with an average investment period of four years.

Reliance Nippon Life IPO to launch this fiscal, will value company at Rs 20,000 cr

Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management is the asset manager of Reliance Mutual Fund and its IPO could be the first by a mutual fund company in India and will value the company at about Rs 20,000 crore.

Myanmar readies reforms to liberalize insurance market

Licenses have been issued to 11 businesses so far.

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