Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Old Mutual to Sell Kotak Mahindra Joint-Venture Stake

Old Mutual said Friday the sale of the 26% stake in the joint venture should result in a net receipt of INR11.7 billion and should complete in the second half of this year.

Three of the five largest private equity funds are in Asia

Fund managers coming to market are targeting an investor base that is still very positive towards private equity.

Why European, Asian investors are favouring real estate

This is a positive development for the Asian real estate market which is seeking a resurgence on inflows from Europe and US investors.

HSBC GAM to hard-close $1.3bn Asia ex Japan small-cap fund

The move is the result of "significant investor interest" on the back of strong performance

Investors demand more ethical solutions: BetaShares

Of the $45 trillion worth of assets these 500 asset owners represent, 8-9 years ago only 2% of their investments could be classed as low carbon

Fidelity International launches digital brand campaign in Asia

The videos feature local investors from each market.

Many licensees are set to begin onshore fund management operations in China

According to the report, China and the US have argued over allowing foreign managers onshore access for years.

China Markets Reel as $1.7 Trillion in Shadow Funds Unwinds

Critics have blamed entrusted managers for adding leverage to China’s financial system and reducing transparency.

Gulf Royal-Backed Samena to Raise $700 Million

The Middle East still has some challenges ahead due to lower oil prices.

Vietnam corporates set for active season of merger and acquisition

The Thai company bought more VNM shares in March to raise its ownership to 17.7 per cent.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Baring Private Equity Asia sign agreement to privatize Nord Anglia Education, Inc. for USD 4.3 billion

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and funds affiliated with Baring Private Equity Asia

Hedge Funds Prize Open Japan

The game may not be over yet.

Standard Life Investments – Global Outlook – April 2017

In this edition of Global Outlook, change is the consistent theme as we look at how changing market dynamics and policymaker reaction functions could affect markets.

Varde Plans to Double Asia-Pacific Staff in Distressed-Debt Push

Volatile oil prices and a shipping slump sparked a record number of corporate defaults in Singapore last year.

Exclusive: Expara mandated manager for Thai GSB’s SMEs trust fund

The investment vehicle is expected to be launched in the second quarter of 2017.

ING Bank, Deutsche Regis, traders bag awards

Apart from honoring outstanding institutions, FMAP also picked the best analysts, traders, sales persons and economists.

Asset managers rush to launch onshore funds in China

Many international fund houses move to set up wholly foreign-owned enterprises

Japan is invading…the PSE

But smaller investors can be just as valuable if you can find enough of them.

Macquarie’s plan to beat the investment robots

Ageing populations in most economies and digital disruption – such as Uber and Amazon – are also likely to keep a lid on price pressures and allow global interest rates to remain low, he said.

BMY Group hit by China investment crackdown

By mid-2017 it hoped to have an additional $35 million to invest in a range of investment opportunities.

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