Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Thailand: Bank stocks slide at concern over bad debt, weak performance

Most banks expected up to 40 per cent non-performing loans, the analyst said.

Magellan to restructure retail global equities funds

The meetings are expected to be convened between October and December this year.

ERS continues super drain

Over the week to July 26, 140,000 applications were received by funds of which 59,000 were initial applications and 81,000 were repeat applications.

SGX reports FY2020 net profit of S$472 million

The Board of Directors has proposed a final quarterly dividend of 8.0 cents per share, payable on 9 October 2020, for approval at the forthcoming annual general meeting.

Singapore’s PIL Gets $110 Million Lifeline From Temasek Fund

Embattled container line still is looking for up to $450 million from the Singapore sovereign-wealth fund to maintain its business

HDFC Q1 Results: Net Profit Down 4.7%; Provisions Rise

Its net interest income rose 10% to Rs 3,392 crore, compared with the Rs 3,455 crore-forecast.

Wilmer Gibson Opens New Office in Tokyo, Japan

The Tokyo office delivers the opportunity to expand our customer relationships, hire new experts in the field with additional skills and knowledge, and expand our technology expertise and innovation across the Asia-Pacific region

Netwealth hits fund managers with new fee

Netwealth managing director Matt Heine said the company typically doesn't discuss commercial agreements but confirmed the new fee applied all across the board.

Platforms reveal merger details

"Praemium's capabilities with respect to reporting, and in particular tax reporting, offer a significant competitive advantage to the HNWI market segment," the statement said.

Another merger at First State Super

First State Super chief executive Deanne Stewart said the merger will benefit both funds.

Canadian insurer Sun Life sees Asia account for 25% of income by 2026, report says

Mr. Grepin says the company has ramped up its digital capabilities in Asia

Canadian wealth firm enters China’s private funds market

Montreal-headquartered company already directly holds a 13.9% stake in China Asset Management

Boutique mainland firm targets global investors

Hong Kong-based OPIM partners with emerging fund managers to help them tap global investors.

OPIM Partners with MPM Capital to Launch Marshall Precious Metals Fund SP

The Fund seeks to achieve medium and long-term capital appreciation by opportunistically investing in listed and unlisted gold and other precious metal mining companies globally.

India’s Banks Are Racing to Lend Against a $1.5 Trillion Hoard of Gold

Firms like HDFC Bank Ltd. and Federal Bank Ltd. are expanding the loans they make against the precious metal. India’s gold lenders, such as Muthoot Finance Ltd. and Manappuram Finance Ltd., are making it easier for their clients to borrow.

Hong Kong's Exchange Fund recovers in second quarter

According to Mr. Yue, the Exchange Fund’s bond portfolio achieved “decent return” in the second quarter as rate cuts and quantitative easing by major central banks drove up bond prices.

Thailand to sell as much as 30 billion baht of green bonds, report says

In the wake of the coronavirus crisis, Thailand’s parliament in May approved a 1.9 trillion baht economic support package for public health work and relief measures, rebuilding the economy and job creation, and soft loans to businesses.

Nippon Life AMC jumps on strong Q1 outcome

For the quarter ended 30 June 2020, equity assets contributed 38% to NIMF's AUM.

Banks ordered to reduce dividend payout ratios

It is also asking them to use dividend reinvestment plans and other initiatives to offset the diminution in capital from capital distributions where possible.

Janus Henderson lists new active ETF

The strategy invests in a diversified portfolio of mostly Australian income producing assets, with 443 securities on a look through basis at June end.

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