Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

JM Financial forays into global M&A space with Foliage deal

We want to build an Indian investment bank which is global

ETF Securities and E Fund License the MSCI China A Index for New UCITS ETF

MSCI Inc a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, announced today that ETF Securities Limited and E Fund Management Co., Ltd, have licensed the MSCI China A Index as the basis for a proposed exchange traded fund

Dymon, Ex-SAC Manager Vine Plan $500 Million Hedge Fund

Dymon Asia Capital Pte is joining with Carl Vine, a former SAC Capital Advisors manager, to start a global equity long-short hedge fund with a bias toward the Asia-Pacific region.

Crowdfunding investment platform launched

Crowdfunding has taken another step into the mainstream with the launch of a specialist platform solely focused on crowdfunding investment finance.

Ex-Ziff Hong Kong Head Readies New Hedge Fund

The new firm will feature most of Ziff Brothers' former employees in that city, with Ziff Brothers itself serving as an anchor investor.

AMP fund buys out NAB site

I think we have a few assets in Australia that are directly on the balance sheet

Axis MF to buy ING Investment schemes

Deal, valued at Rs 20-30 cr, will add Rs 1,000 cr to Axis's AUM

Life insurance challenges weigh on AMP profit

We’re also investing in new systems and data analytics that will improve claims management performance over the medium and long term

Joint equity fund from Eastspring, HSBC

Financial services company PT Eastspring Investments Indonesia in collaboration with HSBC Indonesia, is offering Alpha Navigator, an equity fund, to tap in to the country’s growing mutual fund market.

Euler Hermes extends partnership with HSBC in Malaysia

Euler Hermes has become the exclusive supplier of trade credit insurance products to HSBC Commercial Banking customers in Malaysia.

Goldman Asset Buys Rupee to Join William Blair as Deficit Slides

Options are signaling increased confidence in the rupee as external balances improve and price pressures cool

IL&FS Infra debt fund raises up to Rs 1,500 crore

They will put up to Rs 1,500 crore and help us convince foreign pension funds and insurance companies

Buyouts funds eye NSR-backed Destimoney for a Rs 1200 crore buyout

NSR has mandated investment bank Morgan Stanley to sell the privately held company and a formal process is expected to begin shortl

Amanah Mutual bags top prizes at The Edge-Lipper Awards 2014

It beat Eastspring Investments Bhd and AmInvestment Management Sdn Bhd, which won the best equity group and the best mixed assets group awards respectively.

Asian Hedge Fund Launches Up 20%

More than 50 new hedge funds have gotten their start in Asia this year, as managers vie for some of the billions in investor capital that is flowing into the space.

Axis MF set to buy ING Investment's schemes

Axis Mutual Fund is set to acquire the assets of ING Investment Management, a joint venture between Dutch financial services group ING

Former Ziff Brothers Asia Head Said to Plan Own Hedge Fund

Heje joins a list of alumni of well-known international companies who have set up some of Asia’s largest hedge-fund startups

Trade body to launch asset management group

Trade association Asifma is to announce the launch of an asset management group to provide a regional voice for fund firms at a regional and global level.

Challenger launches new smart beta boutique

The new fund manager, Tempo Asset Management, was revealed by Challenger chief executive Brian Benari at the group's half-year result announcement.

Swiss alternatives firm eyes more Asian buyout deals

The Swiss alternatives firm holds a final close on direct investment programme at $2 billion, with up to 40% earmarked for mid-market buyouts of companies in Asia.

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