Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

India: Gold jewellery exports in FY15 seen jumping by a quarter

There are indications of a relaxation of policy on gold imports

Swiss-based hedge fund group plans Chinese and U.S. buying spree

The merger with EIM, which is still pending regulatory approval, brings total assets to around $8.5 billion which Gottex hopes to grow to $15 billion within five year.

Bank of China Wins the First Yuan Clearing Deal in the Euro Area

The People’s Bank of China appointed Bank of China Ltd. as the first bank in the euro area able to clear payments in the Chinese currency.

British insurer RSA to sell Asia unit in up to $500 million deal: sources

The sale is part of a group-wide restructuring led by new Chief Executive Stephen Hester, after losses caused by extreme weather and accounting irregularities at its Irish division hit its finances and prompted the departure of several senior executives.

Incapture readies hedge fund, eyes Asia: sources

Singapore are thought to be other potential future locations for on-the-ground staff.

Singapore pushes RMB-denominated financial services

Having emerged as the largest offshore renminbi clearance center, Singapore aspires to actively take part in the internationalization of the renminbi, announced S. Jayakumar, Singapore's minister of foreign affairs.

Australia: Double digit growth for large fund managers

The largest retail and wholesale fund providers have tightened their grip on the Australian market, reporting double digit growth over the 12 months to end of March 2014.

Hong Kong Bourse Bulls Rejoice at Shanghai Share Link

A plan to link equity markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai is pushing bullish wagers on Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. shares to a three-year high.

State Street hangs on to REST custody contract

We recognise that the world in which Australian super funds operate is becoming increasingly sophisticated

Axa IM starts Singapore retail buildout

The firm has registered 13 retail funds and added a client service executive in Singapore, in addition to putting more retail products in Hong Kong. Taiwan is also a major focus.

China Prospects Brighten for Foreign Money Managers

For investing local retail money in China, foreign fund managers rely heavily on joint ventures with local partners

BlackRock launches new Asian Growth Leaders Fund in Hong Kong

Yesterday’s winners will not be tomorrow’s leaders

UPDATE 1-China's Shanghai exchange restricts trading of high-risk bonds

The Shanghai Stock Exchange on Tuesday announced restrictions on who can trade high-risk bonds, another step in a campaign to steer retail investors away from risky high-yield investment strategies and toward buying and holding for value.

GoldenTree Asset Management Expands Global Footprint; Opens Singapore Office

The opening of a Singapore office is an indication of our commitment to investors in the region

Singapore to start overnight RMB liquidity facility from July

Singapore is to introduce an overnight renminbi liquidity facility to meet the short-term financing needs of financial institutions trading in the Chinese currency.

UOB's China unit to focus on cross-border yuan financing solutions

A UOB survey conducted earlier this year found that 61 per cent of Chinese companies are planning to expand within Asia over the next 12 months, especially in South-east Asia, South Korea and Japan.

NZ: 'More evidence of need to clamp down' on overseas ownership

The same thing is happening to our farms, with ownership increasingly concentrated amongst an ever wealthier small minority

TPG to lock in DTZ for $1.2bn

The $1.2 billion deal was agreed on Friday at a board meeting and signed over the weekend

China spends billions to fund Caribbean ambition

The two jurisdictions account for the bulk of Chinese investment in the Caribbean

FSC leads Asia Funds Passport delegation to Korea

Australia has the third largest pool of managed funds in the world

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