Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

UK hedge fund Capri Capital plans to launch realty PE fund in India

It is looking to raise the fund through its India arm, Capri Global Capital, after the upcoming general elections.

Challenger eyes two new boutiques

Challenger is adding a new global equities and an Australian shares boutique fund manager to its stable as the annuities giant ramps up its investment management business.

Barings to close China Growth fund

Group says the fund’s £1.9m size means it is nolonger economical to run.

Asia hedge fund's assets plummet 95%

It will continue to manage the ACQ Equity Income Fund, which as a long-only fund does not take positions against stocks

Reliance Capital Asset Management discloses investment by group firms in MF

Investments from group companies will include investments made by Reliance Capital Limited

Singapore fund managers may apply for Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) License

China has extended its Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor program to Singapore

IntercontinentalExchange Closes Singapore Mercantile Exchange Acquisition

IntercontinentalExchange Group said it has completed the purchase of Singapore Mercantile Exchange or SMX, following regulatory approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or MAS.

India: Offshore funds, a win-win for industry, investors

Offshore fund-of-funds are feeder funds which invest in equity funds in the US, Europe and the emerging markets

Hong Kong gold exchange to lobby harder for precious metals bourse and warehouse in Qianhai

Bourse forms a concern group to lobby for bigger presence and warehouse in the area

Chinese investor spends $1.9 bln in Dubai property market

I think this is the beginning of a major wave of investment interest for major Chinese and other Asian investors in the Dubai property market

New York Life Investments Completes Acquisition of Dexia Asset Management

Expands Global Footprint into Europe and Australia Assets Under Management Exceed $500 Billion Milestone

BNY Mellon launches Japan All Cap and Small Cap Equity Funds

BNY Mellon today announced the launch of two new funds: the BNY Mellon Japan Small Cap Equity Focus Fund and the BNY Mellon Japan All Cap Equity Fund.

ASX to Open Singapore Office in 2014 to Lure Hedge Fund Cash

ASX Ltd. will hire staff for a new office in Singapore this year as Australia’s main exchange operator seeks to do more business with Asian hedge funds and proprietary traders.

EQT reports lift in profits

We are delighted that healthy organic revenue growth has been achieved

Swedish emerging and frontier markets specialist opens Karachi office

We see the importance of being local, and connecting with local companies

Asian Banks Push Into New Markets Around the World

Buoyed by strong credit ratings and rising deposits, Asian banks have become bigger global players as they chase higher yields and look to diversify their business.

HSBC Global Asset Management India launches Asia Pacific Dividend Yield fund

The HSBC Asia Pacific Dividend Yield Fund new fund offer opens today and closes on February 17.

New Global Fund Administration Firm Formed

Larger global footprint with offices in San Francisco, New York, the British Virgin Islands, Singapore, and Toronto.

Global ETF AUM to surpass hedge fund industry in 18 months

While growth rates will be highest in Asia and lowest in the more mature US market, the growth drivers will be the same across all markets

Dubai's DIB eyes expansion in Far East, Africa, GCC

International expansion is clearly on the agenda

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