Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Philippines stock exchange bets on new products

There is also more participation from domestic investors

STOXX launches China brand

It has also licensed a number of its flagship products to Asian asset managers seeking to provide investors exposure to European stocks through passive investment vehicles such as ETFs.

Threadneedle continues to roll out Asia managed funds with bond fund

The scheme will follow an unconstrained bond strategy

City Financial launches new Asian macro hedge fund

The fund is managed by Geoffrey Barker and aims to "achieve annual double-digit returns over the course of a cycle of 5-7 years, with low leverage and ready liquidity", it added.

Threadneedle launches Flexible Asian Fixed Income Fund in Singapore

The Fund will benefit from close interaction with Threadneedle’s full fixed income team, as well as its broader investment team.

SEI Selected by Iridian Asset Management to Provide Operational Support for New UCITS

As Managers Distribute Strategies More Globally, Service Providers Help Them Meet Evolving Operational and Reporting Requirements

SGX expands commodities business with new coal contracts

The new contracts include coking coal futures and swaps to complement the existing iron ore and HRC steel derivatives.

Threadneedle accelerates Asia push with bond fund launch

Threadneedle Investments has stepped up its push into the Asian market with the launch of a second fund for its Singapore-based team.

Jakarta, Manila top emerging realty markets for investors

Jakarta has become a darling for investors especially in the high-end and luxury sector, where prices rose significantly in the period, according to Kian Moini, co-founder and managing director of Lamudi.

South Korea to Set Up Offshore RMB Center in Seoul

South Korean authorities have announced plans to establish a Renminbi offshore trading center in Seoul

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.

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