Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Airlie Funds Management selects RBC as custodian

The boutique investment house is headed by John Sevior, former head of equities at Perpetual, and former Treasury Group managing director David Cooper.

China’s Sovereign Fund Favors Big Hedge Fund Managers, Fan Says

CIC, which helps China manage the world’s largest foreign- currency reserves

NAB wealth division appoints new hedge fund adviser

"We selected DGAM based on their combination of investment, advisory and risk management knowledge and experience,” said Gareth Abley

Investec stems flows into Asia equity strategy

David Aird, managing director of UK, said the firm does not soft-close funds

ING Agrees to Sell Malaysia Unit

“This is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-quality company,” Tucker said

Ex-M.Stanley, Lehman execs launch hedge fund to bet on Asia M&A

The launch comes as Asian funds that focus on mergers and activities

Yuan-Denominated IPO to Launch in Singapore

Singapore is positioning itself as an alternative to Hong Kong in the offshore yuan market, which has been growing rapidly.

Ardon Gets Off The Ground With Family Office Seed

The Ardon Asia Fund will invest primarily in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea and Singapore

New AIMA Hong Kong chairman focuses on establishing presence in China

"It's time that AIMA had a presence in China which will have to be built by industry participants in China and our role is to support them."

Easing policies in Asia anticipated by Fund Managers in Q4

Fund managers have turned bullish on Asian bonds in the fourth quarter, in anticipation that Asian central banks will ease monetary policy.

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