Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

First Turkish bond sold by Singapore's DBS

Orders for the issue exceeded $1.1bn. The deal is the first Turkish bond arranged by a local bank and roadshowed to investors in Asia.

International propert investment manager moves into Japan

It will build upon the well-established existing business of Merchant Capital, an independent real estate-focused Japanese merchant bank.

Managers crimping profits by not diversifying: BCG

Asia-Pacific assets rose to $10.1 trillion last year, from $9.1 trillion in 2011.

Maybank ATR Kim Eng Financial sells investment banking arm

A unit of Malaysia's Maybank Group has taken over the investment banking arm of Maybank ATR Kim Eng Financial Corp

Ageas UK enjoys 17.3% net profit rise

Group net profit of EUR 472 million

BlackRock Launches New Hong Kong Domiciled Fund Series

The new fund series, named BlackRock Premier Funds, will be available to both retail and institutional investors.

Hang Seng unit first offshore firm with RQFII quota

The scheme allows offshore asset managers to invest their offshore yuan in the mainland equity and bond markets. The first quota was granted in December 2011.

HSBC launches domestic funds in China

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Citic Securities Closes Deal for CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets

The sale was approved by the board of Crédit Agricole at a meeting in Amsterdam on Wednesday.

State Street Global Advisors in China joint venture

It said the joint venture, to be known as SGA Fund Management Co. Ltd, would provide domestic China funds management activities, including launching and managing securities investment funds for retail, high-net-worth and institutional clients.

Deutsche Börse connects first HK Xetra participant

This is the first time that a trading participant from East Asia has been directly connected to Xetra.

CITIC completes purchase of HK brokerage

CITIC plans to grow its fixed income business and act as a gateway for global investors in China

Vietnamese firms need time to list on foreign bourses

Vietnamese companies generally need around 2 to 3 years to prepare for an overseas listing

Bahamian financial services provider In Dubai, Shanghai Office Expansions

It’s been able to attract every significant player from every major city in the world

Standard Chartered becomes one of few foreign banks to sell domestic funds in China

Alexis Calla, global head, advisory & investment said: “With the addition of domestic mutual funds, we will now be able to expand our recommendations and offer solutions to our customers involving both domestic and international investment solut

Mahindra Lifespace Developers to form JV with Standard Chartered Bank

The first two projects under this JV will be premium residential developments in Gurgaon and Bangalore

Manulife Financial Sells its Life Insurance Operations in Taiwan to CTBC Life

Manulife Financial Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Manulife (International) Limited, has signed an agreement to sell its life insurance business in Taiwan

Asian Funds Set to Snap Up Global Property

Rich Asian individuals are snapping up luxury residential properties and even office towers in the West.

MasterCard profits advances as revenue grows, led by emerging markets

Mastercard, the payments processing company, reported a 19 percent increase in its second-quarter profit as more people worldwide used its debit and credit cards to make payments.

StanChart China launches onshore mutual funds

Currently, the bank cooperates with top tier domestic fund management companies including China Asset Management, E Fond, China Southern, Bosera Asset Management, Guangfa Fund Management, China Universal Asset Management, and Bank of Communications Sch

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