Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ICE to start Singapore operations with five contracts

This will further Singapore's attractiveness as the main hub in Asia

Insurance giant Aviva prepares for $1bn Asian battle to hang on to lucrative Singapore links with the DBS Group

Insurance giant Aviva faces a battle next year to hang on to a lucrative contract in Singapore to sell policies through the DBS Group, which it has held since 2001.

Foreign managers urged to seek tie-ups in Asia

Foreign asset managers should seek local partnerships in order to exploit opportunities in Asian markets, due to cultural differences and regulatory obstacles, consultant Cerulli Associates claims.

Ryerson Futures and Chokhani Group to launch $15 million fund in India

Mumbai: Ryerson Futures Inc. and the Chokhani Group said on Thursday that they were launching a $15 million fund to invest in early stage technology businesses connected to Zone Startups India, a Mumbai-based accelerator

BNP to bring Asia into its Aussie syndicated loans equation

It's always been one of the core markets to Asia Pac

What Aussie Swimwear Brand Seafolly Plans To Do With That LVMH Investment

Reposition itself as a lifestyle brand

China Said to Consider Scaling Back Restrictions on Gold Imports

China’s central bank circulated a draft plan to ease restrictions on gold imports, said people with knowledge of the matter, in a move that may lead to lower prices in the world’s biggest market for bullion.

Russian companies abandon the London stock exchange in favor of Asia

Two Russian construction companies have decided to stop trading their shares on the London stock exchange. It follows a similar decision by Russian bank FK Otkrytie. According to experts, this is a long-term trend, as Russian issuers delist in Europe and

NAB launches first Australian climate bond

Australian renewable energy investment has received a $150 million boost with the release of the first local "climate bond" to finance local projects.

CP Group in talks to buy Citic stake

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group is in talks to buy a stake in China’s Citic, in a move by the state-owned conglomerate to broaden its shareholder base.

JLT Independent launches insurance business in India

Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT), an insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits service provider, has launched its operations in India.

South African property fund picks up more Aussie assets

A South African listed property fund is continuing its push into the Australian market, adding two NSW industrial properties to its portfolio of Australian assets.

HK hedge funds urged to litigate in tax cases

Hedge fund managers in Hong Kong should consider litigating against the Inland Revenue Department in cases regarding their policies on taxation of remuneration, say industry participants.

Altius AM launches Sustainable Bond Fund

Boutique fund manager, Altius Asset Management has launched a new product - the Altius Sustainable Bond fund.

HSBC facilitates record-breaking RQFII bid

HSBC has facilitated the application for the largest ever renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor quota allocation, on behalf of South Korean firm Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management.

HDFC Ergo inks distribution pact with Deutsche Bank

HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company today said it has entered into a distribution agreement with Deutsche Bank.

NAB launches Australia's first certified climate bond

The NAB Climate Bond is also the first bank-issued bond to be certified in compliance with international Climate Bonds Standards, a benchmark to assist investors prioritise investments that finance climate change solutions.

Won-yuan trading market opens in Seoul

To exchange the won and the yuan, one currency should have been swapped into the US dollar first to gain the other currency that is changed with the dollar later.

Shinhan-BNPP IP JV outlines RQFII plans

Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management, the first fund house to win RQFII quota in Korea, plans to launch a trio of products next month and to build a China bond-rating capability.

ICE to Start Yuan, Commodities Futures in Singapore

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. will start its first five futures contracts to be listed and cleared in Singapore next year

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