Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

JIC Huawen sets up 2 billion yuan fund to invest in China’s soft power

“We aim to increase our influence in certain segments.”

New gold bond scheme may draw more investors

The basic premise is that most Indians believe in gold as a time-tested and safe asset class and prefer it over other forms of investment.

Preqin: Investors In Asia Pacific Increase Hedge Fund Allocations

The majority of capital invested in hedge funds by investors based in Asia-Pacific comes from sovereign wealth funds, Preqin’s research shows, with some investors making their first forays into the alternative investment segment in 2016.

Magnus Bocker, Former Singapore Exchange CEO, Dies at 55

Bocker was a driving force for change, had fresh insights: SGX

Asian and Middle East sovereign wealth funds ramp up real estate investments

The third-largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, is the biggest investor in real estate.

Jupiter’s Miles Geldard to step back from multi-asset fund

There are other segregated institutional portfolios that will also need to be handed over.

Temasek & Abu Dhabi fund in talks with India’s NIIF for investments

ADIA is reportedly in discussions to make capital commitments estimated to be from $5-10 billion.

EM debt looks attractive

We would also look at each EM country’s idiosyncratic risk factors such as trade and foreign exchange reserves, which are improving globally.

Morningstar acquires 40% stake in ESG ratings provider Sustainalytics

The ratings are used by investors to gauge how well companies held in their fund portfolios are managing ESG issues, or when they want to screen for investments.

Australian Ethical announces record quarter of net flows and surge in membership

Today’s announcement follows the announcement early in July that Australian Ethical received an inflow of $128 million from Australian Catholic Superannuation & Retirement Fund into its balanced fund.

China Wealth Fund Backs TPG Lender as Part of U.S. Property Push

TPG, founded in 1992 by David Bonderman and Jim Coulter as a private equity firm, has branched into other asset classes

HNA chief shrugs off regulatory and ownership concerns

Crystal Century Investment Announces Private Client Alternative Investment Experience

Working to meet the alternative investment demands of family offices and institutional clients, Crystal Century Investment has presented its alternative offering for over two decades.

China Fund Slashes ADR Exposure, Boosts Holdings of A-Shares

We worry that the U.S. market momentum is too concentrated.

Allianz M’sia expects to form up to 10 tie-ups this year

The group has forged 16 partnerships in Asia over the past 18 months, with three based in Malaysia.

Chinese investment company snaps up French wine estate

Buyer of 15th century chateau and 25 hectares of land for undisclosed sum likely to build on site’s tourism business

Asia-focused SSG Capital to raise $2b for special situations, private credit lending

A special situations fund invests in events that have impacted a company’s performance and valuation.

Reliance Nippon Life Asset Management Q1 profit up 27%

The company continues to strengthen its position by reaching out to the masses and by growing even in B15 cities.

Former Investors Mutual manager Jason Teh launches own company

Now that his non-compete clause has come to an end

Blackstone Group plans to set up an ARC in India

If Blackstone Group indeed sets up an ARC, it will be the latest among foreign private equity investors who have spotted the opportunity in stressed assets

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