Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

An Elite Tribe Of Hedge Fund Superstars Took A Bruising In This Years Top 100 Rankings

This year's top spots are mostly occupied by funds that have either asset backed or mortgage arbitrage strategies.

Mirae Asset may induct strategic partner in India MF biz

Seoul-headquartered Mirae Asset Financial Group, founded by Hyeon-Joo Park, had invested $50 million of seed capital in India with an aim to build the “business block by block”.

Outlook for M&A in 2013

Linklaters’ partners have pooled their views on what lies in store for the M&A market.

Milestone Capital scouting for real estate fund business head

Analysts say the new head will be crucial as he will help in facilitating exits in certain investments

CIMB Aviva suitors to be known this week

However, it was learnt that both parties could not agree whether Manulife Financial Corp or Sun Life Financial Inc should buy Aviva's stake.

China to license foreign shops to expand hedge fund industry

The first to take a dip into these QDLP is Indus Capital Partners, which was spun out of legendary hedge fund manager George Soros’ firm more than a decade ago, and has been eyeing the Chinese market for some time.

Asia’s investment gurus hurt by China exposure

Strangely, though, money did not seem to follow performance.

Chateau Lafite Rothschild exec suggests potential in chinese vineyards

Mr Negrier said that "Lafite is only the top of the pyramid

MBE to MBMG founding partner Macdonald

Macdonald, a native of Birmingham, received the award for “services to British business interests in Thailand”, according to a statement issued by the company.

Ex-Citadel, Boyer Allan, Goldman Execs. Ready Hong Kong Hedge Fund

The three are identified as Tor's responsible officers on the SFC's Web site.

Europe, Asia banks join U.S. in swap dealer line-up

Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Societe Generale, BNP Paribas and Nomura were among those listed in the registry of the National Futures Association (NFA), a U.S. regulator.

Henderson loses Asia investment trust mandate to Schroders

The trust will now be managed by Hong Kong based Robin Parbrook and King Fuei Lee, who run the top performing offshore £1.1bn Schroder ISF Asia Total Return fund.

Gutenberg buys Fairfax stake, aligns with Rinehart

Move sparks speculation of moves to break up company

Japan's financial giants grab pension business with multi-asset funds

"Multi-asset funds are increasingly gaining popularity among many pension funds that want to control their risks, while at the same time raise stable returns," said Mitsuhiro Arakawa

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial eyes expansion in Asia

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. will enhance its operation in Asia in cooperation mainly with nonbank affiliates, President Koichi Miyata said.

Vietnam’s Top Fund Sees Home-Grown Rally in 2013: Southeast Asia

Vietnam’s biggest fund manager is betting the cheapest stocks in Southeast Asia will extend gains as the economy recovers from the slowest growth in 13 years.

CIMB-Aviva joint venture may fetch US$1.2b

CIMB's 51 per cent controlling stake and Aviva's 49 per cent stake is said to be worth US$500 million each.

BNP Paribas Securities Services joins as new CDP Clearing Member

The addition of BNP Paribas Securities Services SCA. brings the number of Clearing Members in the securities market to 27.

China May Allow More Banks in Fund Management

The move, which has been approved by the country's State Council

Sale of CIMB Aviva drawing to a close?

It is learnt that the CEO, Yen Saw, is still waiting for the official permit to make her relocation to Indonesia permanent.

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