Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

PNB merger plan to create global giant

PNB, the country’s biggest asset manager, is reportedly studying a proposal to consolidate SP Setia Bhd, Island & Peninsular (I&P) Sdn Bhd and Sime Darby Properties Bhd.

Westpac half-year results show cash profit of $3.62 billion

Westpac says home lending grew by 5 per cent over the past year

Dutch pension fund major APG forms $300M venture with Xander to buy office properties in India

Two years ago APG inked a similar venture in partnership with Godrej Properties and others for residential properties.

China bad debt manager Cinda seeks at least $500 mln in debt - fund managers

The offer is expected to bolster Cinda's asset base in anticipation of a spurt in bad loans as China's economy slows. The company is meeting investors in Hong Kong, Singapore and New York this week to raise the funds.

China bad debt manager Cinda seeks at least $500 mln in debt - fund managers

Cinda officials were not immediately available to comment

Singapore and Korea to embrace covered bonds

Banks in South Korea and Singapore are being encouraged to diversify their funding through covered bonds as a result of new regulation. But given these institutions’ strong credit ratings and unfettered access to the capital markets, potential suppl

Taiwan's KGI Ong Capital to expand in South-east Asia

The acquisition was part of KGI Securities' drive to expand in South-east Asia.

Indiabulls AMC CEO buys 85% stake in fund

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Future Capital Bitcoin Fund launches $30m Bitcoin Fund

First dedicated Australian Bitcoin fund launched by seasoned digital investor group, targeting global Bitcoin investments

Barclays Said to Give Up Singapore Office Space for LinkedIn

One of the people said, asking not to be named because the information is private. Barclays declined to comment in an e-mailed response.

Multiples PE plans to raise new $500 million fund

So far, Multiples has invested about 71% of the $405 million it raised in its maiden fund in 2010

Deutsche Bank Targets BlackRock's $7 Billion China ETFs

BlackRock’s two China exchange traded funds just got some serious competition, this time from the Germans.

Sweden SMEs seek angel investors

“We see a number of Malaysian property developers and real estate companies embarking on projects in the UK.

Hedge-Fund Startups Adapt to New Singapore Rules: Southeast Asia

The solution was to sign up with Swiss-Asia Financial Services Pte, which provides infrastructure, office space and services to meet compliance requirements and is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Alibaba Co-Founder Linked to Planned Hong Kong Hedge Fund

A former SAC Capital Advisors LP portfolio manager is preparing to launch a hedge fund in Hong Kong with a co-founder of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. as a potential backer, people familiar with the matter said.

BlackRock launches Asian special sits fund for Swan

BlackRock is to launch an Asia Special Situations fund for Andrew Swan and Emily Dong, after bringing its first Asian equities fund to the UK market last summer.

Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management Launches the First ETF to Provide Broad Access to the Available Chinese Equity Market

This innovative product showcases Deutsche Bank's ability to build upon our recent successes while leveraging our unique global capabilities.

China Construction Bank Seeks Foreign Financing

China Construction Bank Corp. Ltd. sold a CHF300 million bond in Switzerland on Friday

Hong Kong buildout gathers pace for London-based fund house

Hong Kong is our first fully-fledged office outside of Europe

Northern Trust Offers Specialist Fund Administration from Beijing Branch to Support Shanghai’s Pilot QDLP Program

Asia is an attractive market for foreign hedge funds

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