Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

New Perspectives on Asian Private Markets

An estimated 3,000 Asia Pacific-based private capital investors are now operating across the region.

Singapore’s Indea Capital hires BNP Paribas Securities Services for VCC mandate

Diana Senanayake, head of BNP Paribas Securities Services Singapore, says in the statement that the company has “developed a strong expertise in the VCC structure” .

CSOP launches a new ETF in Singapore

As one of the most representative ETF providers in Asia, CSOP has been dedicated to providing ETFs and Exchange-Traded Products (“ETPs”) to global investors for nearly a decade.

Taiwan’s BLF names managers for NT$48 billion domestic mandate

The eight funds overseen by BLF had NT$5.06 trillion of total assets as of September 2021.

How sustainable are thematic ETF returns?

Eliseo noted that as almost by definition, thematics were kind of active management as investors were getting exposure to just a specific part of the market.

Goldman readies $40.6 billion for alternative investments in Asia

The inflows have helped swell assets under management to US$416 billion, topping firms such as Carlyle Group, but lagging behind KKR and Blackstone.

Labuan IBFC Clinches Global Accolade for Top International Captive Domicile 2021 at the European Awards

Growth in European-based risk owners using cell captives in the domicile, along with continued growth in self-insurance incorporations, being the key success factors

Japan’s GPIF investment income plunges 62% on foreign losses

GPIF’s second-quarter investment return declined to 0.98% from 2.68% in the preceding three months, and 3.05% in July-September 2020.

Korea’s Tong Yang Life seeks bids for global bond mandate

Applications are open until November 12, and evaluations will be done between November 15 and November 26.

Central bank decision prompts exit from bonds

Equity funds with a socially responsible or environmental, social and governance mandate also saw their largest weekly inflows since July, a likely result of the United Nations Climate Change conference beginning this month.

Taiwan’s BLF funds extend rebound but warns of “challenging” market outlook

Evergrande Group is the world’s most indebted company with over $300 billion in liabilities. Investors are concerned that the property developer may default on its bond coupon payments.

Carlyle Group proposes to acquire Link Group

The Link Group board would consider the proposal, including obtaining advice from its financial, legal and tax advisers.

PM Capital forges ahead with LIC merger

PAF shareholders can vote on December 11.

Willis Towers Watson buys out India joint venture partners

“As one of the world’s largest and fastest growing economies, with an expected 17% growth rate in the non-life insurance market over the next five years, we see rising demand and opportunities for cyber, health and benefits, crop and surety in

Wealthwise acquires Complete Financial Solutions

Luxton said the group had no immediate plans to acquire additional businesses although it would consider deals on an opportunistic basis, particularly those that could provide greater exposure to the millennial market.

AMP announces divestment of equity interest in Resolution Life Australasia

AMP will provide an update on its capital position at its Investor Day on 30 November 2021.

Malaysia EPF’s early withdrawals amid Covid-19 leaves just 3% who can afford to retire

We basically lost ten years effectively in terms of building savings adequacy.

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, DP World agree on $7.5 bln partnership

Indonesia's government launched its sovereign wealth fund in February, with an initial investment of $5 billion.

Vistra completes acquisition of Leydin Freyer, doubles the size of operations in Australia

The acquisition doubles the size of Vistra’s operations in Australia

CFA Institute launches ESG disclosure standards

“The release of the standards marks one step in the broader efforts to make that a reality -- and we believe an important one.”

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