Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China Life to further diversify foreign investments

The firm had approximately 2.45 trillion RMB of total investment assets at the end of 2016, an increase of 7.2% from the end of 2015.

BlackRock splashes out $81m for office building

The building was sold in an off-market transaction after an approach to Marprop by the global investment manager.

UPDATE 1-Hong Kong Exchange CEO says MSCI consultation may lead to index deal

MSCI consultation process hints at compromise

Investors to pay a higher premium for interest-only loans

More capital means higher cost

Bank Leumi and Chinese Insurance Giant Ping An to Cooperate in Promoting Israeli High-Tech in China

Leumi is currently the only Israeli bank operating in China and it employs a team that is deeply familiar with the business and financial sectors in that country.

First Origin to pay $1.3b for HK Life Insurance

The purchase is in cash and the final transaction is subject to regulatory approval

Alipay HK Strikes Deal with Standard Chartered to Expand into Hong Kong

The size of its newest partner in Hong Kong could bring Alipay to a considerable number of stores.

UnionBank launches New EON, the first “selfie” banking in the Philippines

EON’s original focus was on online shopping, but over the years the functionality has expanded. New EON is built around a customer’s broader “digital life” and is now “a community”.

China Overseas Land’s 2016 profit rises amid record property prices

Property giant China Overseas Land net profit climbs 6.9 per cent as it targets 210 billion yuan in sales in 2017, unchanged from previous year.

China’s Silk Road Fund seeking investment projects in Europe

China pledged to contribute U$S40 billion to set up Silk Road Fund three years ago.

BTFG announces giant Panorama leap

The market update focused on how superannuation will continue reshape BTFG's business.

Merger talks between Malaysia lenders AMMB and RHB resurface: Report

Later in 2015, there were again talks of a possible merger but RHB had come out to clarify there were no such plans.

Fosun builds global network for Chinese investment

Conglomerate arm looks to partner institutional investors in overseas property deals

JLL is Top Real Estate Investment Advisory Firm in Asia Pacific for Sixth Year in a Row

Data from Real Capital Analytics reveals top dealmakers by volume in 2016

Citic Telecom in quest for more strategic acquisitions

Global operations expand after the takeover of Acclivis in Southeast Asia and Linx in Europe

IPG launches premium financing venture

The investment will require the strengthening of the senior management team and position IPG to take full advantage of increasing business opportunities.

Hastings sees Japanese demand for infrastructure debt

Hastings was appointed by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank to invest in European infrastructure debt in December 2014.

Russian bank VTB to shut only office in India

While closing its office in New Delhi, VTB added that it saw commodities and investment banking as priority areas for the bank in India

PH eyes bank dedicated for OFWs in Bahrain

A Philippine educational institution, the AMA International University-Bahrain, founded by Ambassador Amable Aguiluz V, has also been established in Salmabad, Bahrain’s industrial center.

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