Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Chinese Firms in Search of European Funding

There have been mixed results for Chinese companies raising funds in European markets

Standard Life in Asia wins three awards

Standard Life won a total of five prestigious awards at the International Adviser International Life Awards on 25 September 2014, in London, with three being awarded to the Asia and Emerging Markets business.

Strategic indexes regain popularity in Asia

People are saying: 'Equities are at their highest, while volatility, interest rates and yields are low. What do we do?

China to expand bank operations in Qatar

The request from Chinese authorities is pending before Qatar. Qatar is keen to open Islamic banks in China as well. More than one Qatar-based Islamic banks have expressed their interests in opening their branches in China.

Van Eyk finds buyer for NZ business

A New Zealand-based independent financial advice firm is completing the final steps to acquire van Eyk's New Zealand business.

Fortress Named “Management Firm of the Year”

Fortress Investment Group LLC FIG, has been named “Management Firm of the Year” at the HFMWeek 2014 Asia Performance Awards.

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.

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