Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China c.bank approves offshore yuan investment programme

China's central bank has approved a pilot programme allowing some domestic institutional investors to buy offshore yuan products

Malaysia's CIMB says merger deal structure to be set by early 2015

CIMB says banks in merger proposal doing due diligence now

Taiwan’s BLF sets sights on global diversification

Mr. Huang opined that the bureau would continue to place an emphasis on global diversification, alternative investment

China’s New Old Financial Capital

A stock-exchange deal shows Hong Kong’s advantage over Shanghai.

Shanghai free-trade zone set to ease outbound investment rules

China is set to use the Shanghai free-trade zone as a testing ground to grant Chinese people greater freedom to make overseas investments, according to the most senior official in Shanghai.

China reits could top US$6 trillion

Beijing may soon approve IPOs of real estate investment trusts to boost ailing property sector

U.S. Companies Skirting Myanmar Sanctions Fuel Record Investment

U.S. companies registering in Singapore to skirt sanctions on Myanmar helped the city state trump China as the country’s number one investor this year

City based stock broker to open NRI desk in London

City-based stock broker and financial service provider has announced its partnership with TradeNext, UK based multi-asset broking firm to offer dedicated service to NRIs in the European city.

Shinhan Financial Forms 200 Bil. Won Fund for Japanese Solar Power Investment

The targeted blind fund will specialize in investing in companies in Japan’s solar power industry.

Iran bank eyes India business tieups

The JV headed by Mr Firoze Andhyarujina would act as a facilitator to establish the best possible channels for Indian traders to enter Iran’s large market

India to review gold policy after surge in imports -sources

Curbs could be on imports by private trading firms

PSPF outsources two mandates to three external managers

The PSPF said that it is looking for the two mandates to provide high capital flows, high dividend payouts, and inflation-beating capabilities.

TD Ameritrade Weighs Expansion into Asia

He did specify when a decision might be made on overseas expansion but said TD Ameritrade's management and board are now discussing scenarios for use of excess cash.

Chinese banks promote RMB business in Japan

With enterprises around the world being positive about the prospect of RMB internationalization, cross-border RMB settlement has been rising quickly.

Security Bank to debut in offshore bond market

Security Bank Corp. plans to tap the international bond market in a bid to attract more foreign investors.

First fixed income RQFII ETF debuts in the US

China’s onshore bond market looks appealing to overseas investors given that the market has not yet fully opened up to foreign investors

Fund selectors identify key factors for future

They highlight two areas they need to improve on to increase penetration among the region’s wealthy population during AsianInvestor’s inaugural Fund Selectors Forum.

Cathay Financial to acquire U.S. asset management firm

The board of directors of Cathay Life has approved the acquisition deal

All to gain with through train

I believe there is huge demand from both markets

China takes Silk Road to challenge US role in Asia

Fears are growing in Washington as Beijing seeks to enhance its leadership in region by investing in infrastructure and boosting trade

Alternative Investments