Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

MSCI on Keeping Asia’s Wealth Management Community Fit for the Future

For more than 45 years, MSCI’s research-based indexes and analytics have helped the world’s leading investors build and manage their portfolios.

China allows local units of foreign firms to launch mutual funds, report says

The WFOE designation allows foreign asset managers to offer investment advisory services.

Thailand pension industry assets increase 6.19% in January-October

Debenture bonds or asset-backed debt issued by companies were up 2.5% to 338 billion baht.

The State of Philanthropy in Asia

The region’s newfound wealth enables us to apply practices growing in favour around the world, including impact investing and support for social enterprises

Mubadala looking for more investment opportunities in China — deputy CEO

US continues to be group’s main portfolio market with $100 billion in investments

Progressive Approach in Embracing the Digital Finance Key to Labuan IBFC’s Growth in Financial Innovation

Labuan IBFC entities employ more than 6,000 people, making the IBFC the largest employer compared to other industries in Labuan.

Calastone wins mandate

"With OneVue joining other leading registries in advocating electronic reporting, the question around why manual practices persist grows louder within the industry."

Shanghai leads Asia Pacific cities in cross-border investments

At present, Shanghai’s real estate market remains one of the most dynamic in the world with a proven ability to effectively embrace changes in technology, absorb rapid economic growth, and improve global connectivity

JPMorgan is bullish on Vietnamese banks, says sector offers high growth and profitability

As a result, without putting in a lot of money, investors are potentially able to see balance sheet growth for those banks sustaining for a period of time, with their stocks staying at reasonably high multiples. “That is the attraction of the sector

Responsible super funds come out on top

Super funds that invest responsibly perform better than those that don’t, new research reveals

Hong Kong Families Gravitate to Singapore

Continued chaos in the city has thrown Hong Kong’s suitability as a wealth management hub into doubt

Moody’s: Property loans remain a threat to Malaysian banks

Overall, Moody’s outlook for the banking industry in Asia Pacific is negative over the next 12 months as the US-China trade dispute will weaken economic and trade activity in the region and erode investors’ confidence.

Thai banks' outlook upbeat

The sector's forecast remains stable across most of Asia-Pacific, but weakness is detected in China, Japan and India, says Fitch Ratings

China’s third-richest man set for 18.7b yuan Evergrande windfall

The board proposed a 1.42 yuan per share payout for the year ended Dec 31, according to a statement late Sunday.

What Hong Kong’s ETF market lacks

The world’s two largest passive product providers are set up in Hong Kong, but there is no substantial investor education on ETFs.

Elon Musk is wrong to praise Japanese giant's block on short-selling

Betting against companies is useful way of highlighting perceived problems

Clients expect deep RI understanding: Kiwi Wealth

A survey by the fund manager found that 89% of people expect their KiwiSaver funds to be invested responsibly.

Fund Focus: Investing in emerging millennial trends

Investing in companies working to solve climate change issues, for example, is an emerging trend that millennials can identify with, says Chang.

FSC head lists 5 reasons why Taiwan is unlikely to replace Hong Kong as financial hub

Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Koo cites Hong Kong's common law system, low taxes, English fluency among factors contributing to its financial status

India Inc’s overseas borrowings jump over two-fold to $3.41 bn in October

Two companies tapped the approval route with JSW Steel raising USD 400 million, while Shriram Transport Finance borrowed USD 138 million in October this year.

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