Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Ramius to Partner in Japan with GreensLedge Capital Markets

GreensLedge Asia was created in partnership with Iku Nishino

China launches yuan ETFs for Hong Kong stocks

The new ETFs are definitely good for local institutional investors

Hong Kong fund managers top of the class - RESEARCH

It is difficult to compare funds managing different assets across markets

ING finds buyer for Macau, HK insurance units

The company is selling its insurance operations, after being told by European authorities to get rid of those in order to receive financial aid.

RHBCap says no merger talk with Maybank

RHB Capital Bhd group managing director Kellee Kam has dismissed reports suggesting that the banking group is a takeover target by its bigger counterpart Malayan Banking Bhd, reiterating that RHBCap is "happy" to operate as a standalone organis

Singapore Exchange Q1 net profit down 15%

SGX recorded revenue of $160 million ($178 million), net profit of $74 million ($88 million) and earnings per share (EPS) of 7.0 cents (8.2 cents).

ABN Amro Bond Sale Underscores Singapore's Appeal

The deal brings Singapore dollar bond issuance to US$21.3 billion so far this year, almost double the US$11.7 billion at which it stood this time last year, according to figures from data provider Dealogic.

BNP Paribas Investment Partners launches FundQuest Advisor

BNP Paribas Investment Partners has launched an advisory services partner named FundQuest Advisor after it transferred funds previously managed by FundQuest to its multi-asset specialist arm.

AMMB cleared for talks on units with Friends Life

“This will enable us to focus on opportunities unique to our group’s business model,” group managing director Ashok Ramamurthy said today.

India darling of Asia Pacific fund managers - RESEARCH

A survey of fund managers Bank of America Merrill Lynch shows that global fund managers have increased their exposure to emerging markets in October, even as they continued to tread cautiously.

Axis Bank ties up with Tata AIG

Tata AIG will offer a range of general insurance solutions to Axis Bank customers through the Bank's distribution network across India.

China private equity firm SAIF Partners foraying into hedge funds

The SAIF Partners Greater China Fund will employ the long/short equity strategy, the most popular hedge fund strategy in Asia.

Jefferies gets Singapore futures licence

Since the acquisition of Prudential Bache in 2011, Jefferies has expanded its listed derivatives team in Asia, and the Singapore office will be key to servicing new and existing clients in the region.

Bahraini-Japanese Investment Opportunities explored in Tokyo

A series of high profile meetings have been convened with Japanese officials and leaders of financial firms.

BlackRock's new country head sees super storm as fund numbers shrink

BlackRock has predicted huge consolidation of Australia's industry super funds

Orix, Macquarie lead bidders for Robeco

Rabobank has yet to decide which party to sell the business to, and may still pursue a deal with another buyer.

Banking experts do not rule out a Maybank merger with RHB

Said one banker: “Don't rule out a potential merger with (RHB Cap's subsidiary) RHB Bank Bhd. After all, the major shareholders in both the banks need to lower their stakes. And creating a giant banking group will bode well for both partie

Citi implements middle office mandate for Hong Kong-based fund manager start-up

CCAM is a joint venture between Taiwan’s Cathay Financial and Conning, a leading U.S. asset manager for the insurance industry.

Eurex to launch new incentive scheme for participants located in Asia and Australia

It grants those Asian based clients the same reductions in trading fees reached by the respective affiliated non-Asian Eurex member.

HSBC Said to End Administration Ties With Some Hedge Funds

Most of the funds in the region that have been served the notices by HSBC are managing $50 million or less, said two other people. Some of the funds have more than $100 million of assets, the people said.

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