Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

PGIM launches India’s first global real estate securities fund

“With interest rates and inflation where they are today, this strategy will be an important addition to build resilience in client portfolios for times ahead,”

Transamerica Life Bermuda Launches New Trendsetter Ultra Term Life

New term life plan provides utmost protection for HNW customers whilst giving them the tailored flexibility they need

Korea’s KIC in three-way US$300 million hedge fund joint venture

NACF primarily provides banking and insurance services to over 2.4 million farmers in South Korea, and NFFC is responsible for protecting the interests of fishermen.

Taiwan high-yield bond funds to be renamed non-investment grade to reflect risk

There are now 118 high-yield bond funds in Taiwan, with combined assets of US$36.2 billion as of end-September, comprising 55 funds registered onshore with $7.2 billion, and 63 funds registered offshore with $29 billion.

China Tonghai Securities Received "Private Wealth Management Award of Excellence"

Sustainable growth in this ever-changing environment is indeed a challenge, our commitments in providing full-service excellence and client-focused approach propel clients forward, which are keys to our success in dealing with all types of change.

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.

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