Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Strong growth in insurance and takaful sector expected next year

Malaysia’s insurance and takaful sector is expected to be steady next year, underpinned by low insurance penetration and stable economic growth.

National Australia Bank accelerates UK exit

The latest deal builds on £625m parcel of largely non-performing loans that the bank sold to Cerberus in July.

Japan’s GPIF Moves Toward Replacing President With Board

Japan’s $1.1 trillion pension fund moved a step closer to installing a board of directors to replace the current system in which sole power lies with the president.

KPMG expands social media intelligence capability

KPMG Capital, a specialist data and analytics investment fund for KPMG member firms around the globe, has taken a substantial equity stake in Bottlenose Inc., a Los Angeles-based real-time trend intelligence company.

Mixed investor interest for ICBC's triple-currency preferred shares

The high profile share offering completed last week by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has received a keen response from Asian investors but has yet to attract foreign interest.

National Pension sells HSBC tower to Qatar fund

The National Pension Service, South Korea’s pension manager, said Sunday that it sold the HSBC headquarters building in Canary Wharf, London, U.K. to Qatar Investment Authority, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund last week.

China brokers scout for talent as profits soar

The atmosphere is great. Everyone is really happy.

Asia Ex-Japan Life Insurance Investable Assets To Hit $2.4T In 2015

China will lead the growth and see an upsurge in investable assets of 20.9% in 2014 over 2013, as insurers jump on the bandwagon of highly popular wealth management products by offering universal life products mostly through online platforms.

Hong Kong managers eye real estate

Hong Kong managers are offering up international real estate funds to Asian investors, according to delegates at the latest Opalesque Hong Kong Roundtable.

Move over Tigers, it’s now time for cubs to invest in Indian tech

New Indian investors Steadview and Falcon Edge are offshoots of hedge funds like Tiger Global and DST.

Hedge funds line up sweeteners to lure investors

New Asia-focused hedge funds are compensating for their lack of size with financial incentives and lucrative share structures in their bid to attract capital.

China’s Changjiang reaps rewards from SOE reform

It will put more emphasis on pension products and alternative investment product innovation

TMB Bank expects more Thais |to chase higher returns in funds

Open architecture helps the bank select quality funds in response to customers' requirements

China PE firm ban seen as strong signal

Market players see the Asset Management Association of China's tough stance on Woods Fund as sending a clear message about its commitment to improving industry standards.

Asia to provide opportunities for at least another decade, but alternative strategies are essential

The Asian region suffers from a lack of long term institutional money in this region of the world

John C Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, rings bell to celebrate listing of Sukuk valued at AED 3.67 billion on NASDAQ Dubai

Mohammed Al Gergawi: Hong Kong's Sukuk strengthens Dubai's position as global Capital of Islamic Economy

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