Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Masala bonds pick up, $1.24 bn raised, another $3-4 bn in pipeline

However, while the instrument passes on currency risk to the investor, it may still be an expensive option for some issuers

TA Associates takes Goldman Sachs Asset Management Aus arm

The Company has more than A$8 billion in assets under management.

Mortgage customers could broker own home loan with Westpac investment in fintech firm uno

But ANZ Banking Group is excluded due to its in-house policy to sight a loan applicant early in the process, reports Australian Financial Review.

Award highlights skill set of SMSF Association specialist advisors

The SSA program is recognised industry-wide as the most serious test of an individual’s ability as an SMSF advisor.

Rice Warner strengthens team

Rice Warner has appointed a new senior consultant to its team

China and World Bank form firm to fund Africa projects

The joint investment firm intends to adopt a multilateral strategy for infrastructure finance like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the New Development Bank also known as the BRICS Bank which have nearly 60 nations as shareholders.

Asia-Pacific commercial property investment drops 48%

The Asia-Pacific transaction amount for the first half of 2016 declined 39% from the initial six months of 2015 to $43.5 billion.

YES Bank extends fall; dips 15% in four days

The stock was down 4.5% at Rs 1,219, falling 15% in four trading days from Rs 1,441, wiping out nearly Rs 9,500 cr in investor wealth.

Ex-S. Korea finance minister named to AIIB advisory panel

A former South Korean finance minister has been appointed as a member of an advisory panel for the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

China’s $814bn SWF eyes Asia hedge funds

China’s $814bn sovereign wealth fund may increase investments in hedge funds in Asia

Angus Aitken, John Murray launch new advisory firm

Aitken Murray Capital Partners will service "fund managers, private equity funds and high net worth investors as well as public and private Australian based growth companies,"

Myanmar slowly adapts to embracing financial investors

These developments have made Myanmar attractive for foreign investors, also in part because of its strategic location between giants China and India.

From vintage cars and yachts to islands and game reserves...

From luxury jets and yachts to villas, resorts and islands, we take a look at Mallya’s prized possessions, and what all have been taken away from him

Koreans offer hottest properties for sale

Korea has long been focused on the UAE and GCC to attract investments into the second biggest Asian economy.

AIA: Chinese Can’t Have Enough Hong Kong Insurance; Deutsche Now Sees 25% Upside

We found out yesterday that capital fled China in August at its fastest pace since January. China’s foreign currency reserves fell $16 billion from July.

Sotheby’s IR partners with Juwai to target China

As an international brand, the global representation of Sotheby’s IR on Juwai.com is the most extensive, with listings of luxury properties in 65 countries and territories.

Point72 Opens Blue Swell Asia Unit for Manager Seeking Autonomy

Point72, which manages $11 billion, and its predecessor SAC Capital Advisors over the years have started similar divisions for some fund managers seeking more freedom, including the creation of a quantitative unit called Cubist Systematic Strategies.

SocGen set to join exodus from Chinese mutual fund industry

Reuters reports the move is due to “cut-throat” competition from Chinese firms

Hang Seng Bank opens Qianhai venture to sell mutual funds to 1.3 billion people

The venture will be applying for permission from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to sell a mutual fund product comprising a mixture of mainland bond and A-shares investment funds.

Using fintech to improve Indonesia’s financial inclusion

Although the history of financial provision dates back more than 100 years ago, the unbanked population in Indonesia is still large.

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