Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

RBC GAM launches new fund

The RBC Funds (Lux) - Asia Ex-Japan Fund will give investors exposure to the dynamic and growing economies and markets in Asia

Japan's 3 biggest banks to start operations in Myanmar

The Central Bank of Myanmar is expected to announce the decision later in the day.

Business opportunities for insurers in ASEAN

Singapore's Trade and Industry Minister Lim Hng Kiang has suggested three areas the insurance sector can focus on - Catastrophe insurance, Reinsurance and Maritime, and Aviation and Transport insurance.

Reliance Mutual Fund to launch India-focussed funds abroad

Incidentally, the company had launched its India funds in Japan during Modi's recent visit to that Asian country.

Taiwan’s LPF sees 5.82% return for first eight months

Out of this, its outsourced mandates gained 8.52% and its internal investments 5.43%

Eurasian JV to launch nine Ucits funds in Asia push

AZ Athenaeum plans to sell the products to accredited investors in Singapore as it strives to build its capabilities as a wealth manager in what it sees as underserved market segments.

RHB raises $300m ahead of merger

RHB Bank sold a $300 million five-year bond on Monday, the third dollar-denominated offering over the value of $100 million from a Malaysian borrower so far this year.

RCBC names Taiwan’s Cathay Life ‘preferred bidder’ for 20% stake

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. announced on Tuesday that Taiwan’s Cathay Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has been designated a “preferred bidder” for a 20% stake in the bank, and is poised to inject nearly P8 billion in capital if the deal goes

India BSE, Bank of New York Mellon to ease foreign investment rules

Indian exchange BSE Ltd and Bank of New York Mellon have signed an agreement enabling foreign investors to provide AAA rated sovereign bonds traded outside of India as collateral for trades done on the domestic exchange

China Financial Futures Exchange & BM&FBOVESPA sign MoU

China Financial Futures Exchange and BM&FBOVESPA announce that they have just signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance mutual understanding, promote bilateral support and facilitate development for both exchanges.

China imports more gold for holiday; Indian demand set to climb

Top bullion consumer China has been importing more gold in September than in the previous month due to demand from retailers stocking up for the upcoming National Day holiday

Australia's Treasury Wine takeover talks end

It is now apparent to the company that the bidders are not able to support a transaction on terms and at a price acceptable to the Board

YBR Funds Management rebrands, launches new fund

MDI director and portfolio manager Darren Harvey said the rebranding was "a natural evolution for us given that over 60 per cent of the money flowing into our funds has been wholesale."

FPI launches new Reserve Portfolio Bond

Friends Provident International has launched a new version of its Reserve Portfolio Bond complete with two brand new charging structures.

Religare to exit insurance joint venture with Aegon group company

Religare and Aegon have agreed that Religare would quit after a replacement shareholder was identified and approved by the regulatory authorities. Religare said in the meanwhile it remained fully committed to the joint venture.

Aberdeen Asset wins licence for broader access to Chinese equities

The asset manager said that until recently most of its focus in Chinese equities had been on stocks

TMF Custom House Fund Services Honored at HFM Asia Awards

The awards, presented in Hong Kong on September 22, celebrate Asia-based hedge funds, funds of hedge funds and service providers that outperformed their peers in the past year. Karl Ng, Client Relationship Manager, based in Hong Kong, collected the award

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