Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Taiwan’s ETF Market Has Global Reach, TWSE Says

Exchange-traded funds accounted for about 10 percent of the turnover at the local bourse, up from only 1.8 percent in 2014

Hong Kong-based Asset Manager China Post Global Adopts Broadridge's Trading, Portfolio Management Solution

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) today announced that China Post & Capital Global Asset Management Limited, the international asset management arm of China Post & Capital Fund Management Co., Ltd. jointly owned by China Post Group,

Philippines to post above 6% growth, economist of Swiss private bank says

THE PHILIPPINE economy would likely grow above 6% this year and in the near term, falling short of the low end of official targets this year.

Product Differentiation Remains Key To Getting On Fund Lists Unique ideas required as managers struggle to get noticed among big names

Having the right product fit and how to differentiate their funds from peers were among the key challenges cited by asset managers.

W. R. Berkley's New Asia Unit to Boost Commercial Insurance

W. R. Berkley's insurance business in Asia will complement its existing reinsurance presence there.

CIMB-Principal launches APAC growth fund for capital appreciation

The emergence of the urban middle class has created a huge increase in private consumption and infrastructure spending

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