Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Mint Asset Management Wins Active NZ Equity Mandate from NZSF

The other mandate in active New Zealand equities is with Devon Asset Management.

Bank of China marks bond listing on Nasdaq Dubai

The two billion renminbi issuance was one of a tranche of bond issues made last month by Bank of China

Challenger enters strategic partnership with Janus

The founders already had a relationship with Gross via PIMCO, and had been looking to further expand their US presence after establishing California offices in 2013.

Apollo Global Management, Baring Asia frontrunners in race for Religare; deadline for final bids by month-end

The final bids were to be submitted on Tuesday but the deadline has now been pushed till the end of the month, said multiple sources aware of the ongoing negotiations.

ANZ’s Hanrahan banking on more inbound M&A

Hanrahan was appointed head on Thursday, replacing Bruce Nettleton

China's Africa equity fund to reach 5 bln USD in 2015

CAD Fund was set up in 2007 to diversify the financial vehicles that facilitate Chinese investment to Africa.

CIMB’s separation scheme costs RM443mil

Job cuts in Malaysia and Indonesia will bring about savings of RM292mil a year

China Zheshang Bank Plans $1 Billion IPO in Hong Kong

Chinese banks have been raising funds to conform to tighter regulatory requirements

BNP Paribas Investment PArtners Launches China 'A" Shares Index Fund

BNPP IP was among the first asset managers in the Eurozone to be granted RQFII status

Global fund groups are first movers in mutual recognition

Both JPMAM and Invesco will be relying on bank distribution to market their MRF funds to local investors, while HSBC GAM can call on its extensive branch network

Chinese, HK fund managers start to apply for mutual recognition

Ensuring investors are fully aware of the different features of funds in the two jurisdictions would be another challenge

Chinese Developer Chiwayland enters fund management business

Chinese property developer Chiwayland International has entered the fund management business, with a new license that allows private investors to access its real estate fund.

BHSI expands into New Zealand

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance has expanded into New Zealand after receiving a licence from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Capital Group eyes Asia retail business

The US asset manager is looking at servicing retirement needs in Asia by building a regional retail investment business, Capital Group chairman Jim Rothenberg tells AsianInvestor.

Choose your China entry point now, fund groups told

While mutual recognition is being launched tomorrow, consultants have highlighted the panoply of alternatives. These could include an expanded QDLP, a liberalised QDII and the popular WFOE structure.

Van Eck lists gold miners ETF on ASX

Van Eck Global will list the world's largest gold exchange traded fund in the ASX so investors can access global gold mining companies of all sizes.

China to transfer $322 billion in pension funds to NSSF

Reuters cited industry sources as saying that China’s State Council would transfer local pension assets to the NSSF.

China’s Banks Taking on the Old Guard Win in Asia’s Bond Markets

Chinese banks, encouraged by Premier Li Keqiang’s “going-out” strategy, are rocketing up the international bond arranging league tables in Asia

Milford invested funds in beleaguered Australian law firm

Milford Asset has funds invested in beleaguered Australian law firm Slater & Gordon

Mutual recognition to turn HK into global fund management hub

The mutual fund recognition agreement between Hong Kong and the mainland kicks off on Wednesday.

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