Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Tobam launches Pacific ex-Japan fund with 7IM backing

Paris-based asset manager Tobam has launched the Tobam Anti-Benchmark Pacific ex-Japan Equity fund with backing from Seven Investment Management.

Deloitte announces significant investment in strategic markets

The investment program aims to expand client service and industry capabilities in select strategic markets, bolster the hiring and deployment of top talent, and cultivate innovative new services and multidisciplinary offerings.

Fortress Asia Macro Fund Named "Best New Asia Fund"

The Fortress Asia Macro Fund was launched in March 2011, and is managed by a Singapore-based team headed by chief investment officer Adam Levinson.

Craigs Investments doubles profit to $5.3m in 'difficult' market

Craigs Investment Partners more than doubled its profit last year as the brokerage half owned by Deutsche Bank benefited from KiwiSaver inflows and reaped fees from equity and debt capital raisings.

China joins the UAE Exchange Global Network

China is the one of the most active markets in foreign exchange realm and it is apt for the leading player in the business to start its retail operations here. With this move, the world’s most populous country became the latest and a major link in t

Russia-China fund to form, eyes forestry deal

A multibillion-dollar investment fund set up by Russia and China is expected to make its first investment, into a Russian forestry company, as economic ties between the neighboring countries grow closer.

Geojit BNP, SBI tie-up targets NRI kitties

Retail stock broking firm Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd and State Bank of India have inked an agreement to extend Portfolio Investment Services to Non-Resident Indian customers, mainly from the Gulf region.

Ex-Lehman trader to shut $120 mln Asia hedge fund

His Sequence Fundamental Macro Fund is currently returning capital to investors and will shut by the end of June, according to a letter to investors seen by Reuters.

Charlie Chan's Splendid Hedge Fund Living Up To Name

Spendid debuted last July. Its assets have increased by 50% since its launch, and the fund is now up 14% since inception.

Asia's $90 mln hedge fund Novatera returns capital

The long-biased fund managed peak assets of about $130 million, Lewis, a former JPMorgan executive, told Reuters.

Australian hedge fund managers setting up shop in Asia to target offshore investments

"Local managers have a choice of targeting retail, high net-worth or local or offshore institutional investors."

Ex-Goldman Trader Run-Symphony Seeks Money For Hedge Funds

Symphony is also opening up the $21 million Sinfonietta fund, an Asia-focused macro fund, and looking to raise $400 million to $500 million from outside investors for it, he said.

India’s Super Rich Help Fuel Art Market

The art market, in other words, is a proxy for the fate of the superrich themselves.

DIFC ties up with Australia Gulf Council

The agreement aims to promote and facilitate trade, investment and other opportunities between Dubai and Australia, said a DIFC statement.

Segantii wins industry accolade

With 320 hedge fund players in attendance, Eurekahedge gave credit to the top achievers of 2011 and 1Q 2012 and were pleased to welcome many new faces among this year’s event.

Fortress Launches Asia Volatility-Based Fund

Yet, Fortress Investment Group LLC (FIG) is launching a new fund that seeks to thrive on market volatilities in the relative calm of Asia.

ICBC Named Best Sub-Custodian Bank in China

The Global Finance (US) selected the winners from the custodian banks that reliably provide the best custody services in local markets and regions.

Global investment manager launches global emerging markets OEIC

Drawing upon Standard Life Investments’ established stock-picking expertise, the Fund will be managed by Alistair Way1 and will consist of a diversified portfolio of 60 – 100 stocks with stock, sector, country and tracking error limits.

Bank of Ceylon Appoints Citi as Trustee and Agent on USD 500 Million Global Bond

Citi’s Agency and Trust business, part of the Citi Transaction Services division, has been appointed as Trustee, Principal Paying Agent, Registrar and Transfer Agent for the Bank of Ceylon’s USD 500 million global bond.

National Australia Bank To Close Private Equity Business

National Australia Bank is winding down its private equity arm, marking the death knell for Australia's big four banks' foray into the sector.

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