Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Life.Sreda launches global fund for banks to invest in blockchain startups

Igor Pesin, a Life.Sreda partner and CFO of the new fund, told East-West Digital News that the fund will start investing after first closure in Q3 2016.

NPS picks four candidates to run hedge funds-of-funds

The NPS will narrow them down to two finalists by September and assign them $1 billion investment in FoHF, it said.

New rules mean bigger buffet of retail bonds for investors

The Sunday Times highlights the frameworks and the factors that retail investors should look out for.

Dubai International Financial Centre Reinforces Growth Potential Of Emerging Markets At City Week London

These panels addressed the potential of emerging markets and areas where DIFC has particular expertise.

Mutual funds top on use of P-Notes; Top-10 FPIs have 73% share

The ODI issuers informed Sebi that they do not issue these instruments to individuals at all.

Middle Class Squeeze Drives Trust Fund Boom

Private trust funds, once thought as only for the very rich, are increasing in popularity among the middle class hoping to avoid potentially crippling asset freezes upon death.

ANZ Banking explores sale of part or all of life insurer unit

Australia's insurance sector has already seen a shake-up in recent months as the country's banks face increasing pressure to sell off non-core assets.

IOOF announces group insurance mandate

This reappointment is testament to the passion and dedication of the people at TAL to provide outstanding service to support IOOF.

Not-for-profit fund buys StatePlus

We will leverage our increased scale to maximise retirement income for our members.

Nikko AM launches Japan Focus Equity fund for Watanabe

There is an invisible pressure on companies.

Spotlight on Japan-listed ETFs

This was across two exchanges and from 21 providers.

Axis Bank to raise $500 million via dollar-denominated green bond sales

The bank has embarked on a large fund mop-up plan close to Rs 6,000 crore through a combination of offshore and onshore bond sales this year.

First State Super eyes growth after winning StatePlus bid

First State Super is one of the largest super funds in the country with $54 billion under management on behalf of 756,000 members.

Trident Subsea Cable Hires Azure Capital For Equity Search

Singapore-to-Perth cable hopeful Trident Subsea Cable is knocking on the doors of private equity firms and specialist infrastructure investors as it goes about raising equity for its slated project.

Rhonda Wyllie's Fund Manager Viburnum Tips Market Rebound

A fund backed by Rich Lister Rhonda Wyllie plans to raise about $350 million from other wealthy family offices in a bid to supercharge a war chest for making strategic investments in large listed companies.

SMSF administrator partners with Ignition Wealth

Ignition Wealth said its future technology launches for SMSF members would include advice on super contribution levels, starting pensions, and SMSF asset investment.

VOF fund and VinaLand divest stake in golf project

The project site also has an approved master plan for future development.

English soccer club Aston Villa sold to Chinese buyer

One of Xia's immediate priorities is appointing a manager to lead the club's return to the top flight

ICBC Standard Bank sheds NY precious metals traders

The continued evolution of the bank's precious metals capabilities will lead to some staff reorganisation," the bank told Reuters in an emailed statement.

Singapore Home Sales Fall as Mortgage Curbs Cool Housing Demand

Singapore developers sold 12 percent less homes in April, as tighter mortgage curbs cooled demand in Asia’s second-most expensive housing market.

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