Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

BNP Paribas Survey: Investors Deepen ESG Focus, With Private Capital Gaining Prominence

In particular, private capital managers are deepening their involvement as they recognise the opportunities around the shift to a low-carbon economy.

Should HNW Clients Follow the Corporate Crypto Treasury Trend?

The move follows similar strategies by other companies seeking to diversify reserves and generate digital yield.

AB: Asset-based finance adds diversity to private credit mix

This growing market segment offers an appealing, untapped opportunity for private lenders and investors, according to alternatives investment strategist Brian Resnick.

Super legislation changes fuelling alternative investment structures: CEO

This rethink by financial advisers and investors is reflected in Generation Life’s inflows

Axa moves insurance unit to Hong Kong

The move comes as Hong Kong positions itself more aggressively as a reinsurance and risk management hub in the Asia-Pacific region

AllianzGI expands into active ETF space with inaugural launch in Taiwan

This marks AllianzGI’s entry into the global active ETF market and underscores its commitment to innovation and long-term growth in Asia

Malaysia and Singapore boost digital trade connectivity

The collaboration aims to catalyse the transition from paper-based to digital trade flows, including the use of verifiable electronic records, aligned with the region's push for trade facilitation and supply chain resilience.

Strengthening of Strategic Capital and Business Alliance with Asuene

SMBC and Asuene firstly entered a strategic capital and business alliance in June 2024.

StanChart steps up as Asean’s gateway to the Gulf as Islamic finance matures

Malaysia’s Asean chairmanship is an opportunity for the bank to develop its Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council corridor, says coverage chief Chow Wan Thonh

Korea’s GEPS seeks bids for alternative investment services mandate

Asset managers bidding for the mandate must have at least three years of experience providing investment custody and administration services for overseas alternative assets.

Final three Asset Management Award winners announced

Judges were impressed by the rm’s deep dive into Asia’s retail and dened contribution spaces

The evolving role of fund administrators in India

India’s alternative funds industry has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade. As of 31 March 2025, total commitments raised exceeded US$157 billion.

FWD Group Refiles Listing Application With HKEX

This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Eastspring appoints HSBC to provide middle-office services

Singapore-headquartered Eastspring, the investment arm of UK insurer Prudential plc, managed around US$256 billion of assets as of March 2025.

Swiss Re posts $1.28b Q1 profit with gains in underwriting and tax

P&C Re reported a net income of $527m, lower on a YoY basis.

AWAG takes 20% stake in 2 wealth firms

After less than a year as a listed entity, the Australian Wealth Advisors Group has completed two more investments into Australian wealth management firms.

IQ-EQ enters the ANZ market with AMAL Group acquisition

This investment marks a significant milestone in our global expansion strategy

Coller Capital launches PE fund on Aussie wealth platforms

The investment firm – which manages more than $62 billion in private equity, private credit, and other private market vehicles – launched its Coller Private Equity Secondaries Fund last October.

New private home sales fall in April as trade tensions hit Singapore’s economic outlook

Excluding ECs, 1,344 new units were launched in April, compared with just 555 units in March, and up from a mere 278 units launched in April 2024.

Partners Group to Acquire Digital Halo

These sites will offer both built-to-suit and colocation solutions to hyperscale and enterprise clients under long-term agreements, supporting a predictable revenue stream.

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