Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Decumulation phase to drive shift in investment focus

As the survey results revealed, the shift to the retirement phase will change investors’ focus on asset allocation.

UK remains attractive to Chinese investors

Elliott admits concern about further hesitancy of foreign investors introduced by substantial changes in Theresa May's government, and if there is any suggestion of a move for different leadership or another election.

China Pushes Belt and Road Despite Domestic Concerns

The reaction to loose lending practices followed warnings on rising debt levels from the International Monetary Fund.

Australia: Link Group in $1b bid for Capita’s asset management arm

The business operates as a share registrar to 42 per cent of Britain’s main market listed companies.

Singapore: GIC commits up to $100m to hedge fund Lauro Asset Management

The fund is a long-short equity fund. GIC will reportedly invest up to $100 million, capped at 50 per cent of the fund’s assets.

Japan Post to shelve acquisition of Nomura Real Estate Holdings

Japan Post was formerly a government agency but was privatized in 2007.

Dar urges Saudi investors to avail investment opportunities in Pakistan

The finance minister had accompanied the prime minister during the said visit, the statement added.

Global firm continues resource rollout in bid to capture Asian hedge fund startup market

The firm also has LaunchPlus Hong Kong and a UK-to-US system that helps US-based investment managers who are looking to cross the Atlantic.

Billionaire Platt's BlueCrest Said to Shut Hong Kong Office

James Chen, the head of BlueCrest’s Asia equities group, left with most of his team to start a new hedge fund earlier this year.

China’s Social Security Fund return slides in 2016

It did not provide details of the assets or the reason for the decline.

Outsourcing on the increase amongst Asian institutional investors

The survey revealed that institutional investors’ decisions about outsourcing are most influenced by perceptions of the service provider’s IT infrastructure, with 58% of respondents citing it as the “most important driver” in outso

Asian giant unleashes Japan fund in the UK

The Luxembourg-domiciled fund will be managed by Tokyo-based Yoshitaka Sakai and be run with a high conviction approach.

Mizuho Consolidates NYC Offices on Avenue of the Americas

The Japanese bank will relocate its U.S. headquarters to the Rockefeller Group's recently redeveloped 1271 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The firm plans to occupy 148,000 square feet on the building’s below-grade, second and third floors.

Sompo boosts sales of insurance for Japan's Chinese visitors

Japanese company, Alibaba affiliate to join hands in travel insurance venture

GSFM to distribute new global growth fund

“Munro brings a new capability to the opportunities we bring to investors, through a long/short international equities strategy that already has a strong track record,” he said.

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.

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