Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singlife with Aviva Launches A Better Odyssey

Emerging businesses can look forward to exclusive offers such as free credits, preferential pricing for products and services and further networking opportunities.

Manulife Investment named master agent of abrdn’s offshore funds in Taiwan

Edinburgh-based abrdn had £542 billion (US$656 billion) of assets under management as of December 2021.

Philippine pension fund SSS to launch new schemes to widen social security coverage

“We recognise the unique situation of our informal economy workers and we are coming up with the appropriate payment programme to make SSS more inclusive to as many fellow Filipinos,”

Financial services group buys 35% stake in Aussie wealth firm

Deal involves an initial cash consideration of A$740,000.

Nomura launches sustainable Shariah fund in Malaysia

The fund has a minimum initial investment of RM1,000 and $1,000, and Nomura Asset Management UK will provide investment research and stock recommendations for the product.

Diverger announces investment in McGregor Wealth Management

Investment in growing adviser practices enhances the contribution of Diverger’s Wealth Solutions division through increased share of earnings and recurring cash dividends.

BlackRock's China ETF lures record cash amid world-beating rally

"It speaks to the bottom fishing going on, and the desire to allocate to any asset that is actually going up in this environment,"

Enhanced Currency Swap Agreement between People's Bank of China and Hong Kong Monetary Authority

The HKMA will further enhance the RMB Liquidity Facility, including increasing the size and streamlining the operation, to support the continued development of Hong Kong’s offshore RMB market. Details will be announced in due course.

Puhui Wealth Investment Management Co., Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2021

The Company also filed these results on Form 6-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission

Manulife Seeks 100% Ownership of China Funds Arm

Regulators accepted an ownership change application as the Canadian firm pledged to expand both its Asian and asset management units However, this does not mean that you have herpes, it simply means that you have herpes symptoms as side effects.

Korea’s Mirae seeks managers for US$150-$200 million global mandate for SME group

Applications are open until July 6 with due diligence and manager selection scheduled by the end of September.

Shanghai Wensheng Asset Management Co., Ltd. Completes its Third Round of Fundraising

“Wensheng is a well-established company which has grown exponentially since their inception in 2006. We look forward to collaborating with Wensheng to explore new investment opportunities in the China market.”

Thai Life Insurance eyes US$1 billion in July IPO

Market leader AIA Thailand had 24.24% share, FWD Life, 14.89%, and MuangThai Life, 13.70%

Everest Insurance expands into Asia

Senior vice-president and regional head of insurance in Asia, Ben Carey, will lead operations and a team of seasoned underwriters.

PCS by Mercer Launches Novel Digital Insurance Broking Service

PCS has the ability to provide remote end-to-end life protection broking services to clients; from consultation and medicals to documentation and contract signing.

Australia’s Suncorp May Hive Off Banking Ops

The Australian financial services company has around 96 billion Australian dollars (66.4 billion US dollars) in assets, according to its website.

AMP publishes Retirement Income Strategy

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Shanghai Leads Global IPO Rankings Despite Lockdowns

Behind Shanghai is runner-up Shenzhen Stock Exchange followed by Korea Stock Exchange which raised around $15.4 billion and $11.5 billion, respectively.

BNY Mellon Investment Management and Maybank Securities (Thailand) to form partnership for model portfolio services

ith the output and support from BNY Mellon IM, Maybank Securities (Thailand) will exercise its discretion to select and modify the appropriate portfolios for its eligible clients in the Thailand market as its system decides their risk profiles and volatil

Blackstone Completes Acquisition of Crown Resorts in the Firm’s Largest Investment to Date in Asia

As one of Australia’s largest entertainment groups, Crown makes a major contribution to the Australian economy.

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