Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan's Nippon Life invests US$20 million in TPG’s impact fund

Tokyo-based Nippon Life had 678.6 trillion yen ($6.34 trillion) of total assets as of March 2020.

AmInvest bags Best Global Sukuk Fund Manager 2019 from EPF

“The growth of AmInvest’s Shariah-compliant business in terms of assets under management has been on an upward trajectory throughout the years,” it said in a statement.

WAM makes alternatives play

The investment company will hold an EGM for its approximately 3300 shareholders to vote on the termination and transition arrangements in September this year.

Industry super accused of misleading consumers

ASIC chair James Shipton said he would have to take the question about BT's fine on notice.

Allianz GI set to launch four funds in Hong Kong

The mixed-asset funds will be offered to Hong Kong retail investors to meet their different risk tolerances, according to Allianz Global Investors

Axa IM Grows Japanese Residential Portfolio

Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city and third most populous urban area, located 100 minutes from Tokyo and 50 mins from Osaka by bullet train.

Singapore Economy Contracts More Than Expected

Faring the worst was the construction sector, which contracted 54.7 percent from the year before and 95.6 percent from the first quarter, as a result of manpower disruptions and the closure of almost all worksites during the period.

AustralianSuper PYS fee under scrutiny again

Press said that although ASIC engaged with AustralianSuper on the matter the regulator found that the fund had not breached its obligations under the Corporations Act.

China's NCSSF is hiring custodians for the Public Pension Fund

Applications are open until July 17.

Nomura Publishes TCFD Report; Endorses UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Nomura committed to support the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures in 2018

Singapore Hedge Fund Gaining 27% Sticks With Asia Tech

Chang expects Asian and U.S. tech names to see more beats than misses in the second-quarter earnings season.

Bennelong swoops on LIC trading at discount

The LIC's board is currently weighing the offer.

Pendal winds back fees

The $3 billion Pendal Managed Cash Fund has been running since 1986 and invests in short-term money market securities issued by banks, corporations and similar local issuers.

Local investors pile into Taiwan dollar bond market amid Covid-19

Appreciating currency, widening credit spreads, rule change lure insurers away from Formosa bonds, ETFs

Philippines moves closer to launching first Reit

Ayala Land’s AREIT set to launch on PSE in early August, second Reit in the offing

Principal Asset Management introduces Heritage Series to help Malaysians achieve retirement goals

Principal Heritage Income Fund’s preference is higher income distribution, aimed at enjoying potential monthly payouts.

Hong Kong Gets Zero Fee Trading in Blow to Struggling Brokers

The move could have a knock-on effect across the sector, putting pressure on rivals who are already suffering under thin margins.

South Korea's POBA seeks managers for US$50 million China mandate

Applications for the new mandate are open until July 22 and the pension fund will evaluate candidates later in the month.

Australia’s Media Super and Cbus Super in A$60 billion merger

Australia has around 500 superannuation funds with A$2.7 trillion of total assets as of March 2020, according to figures from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia.

Malaysia's EPF sees ESG as "definite need", to actively direct firms on improvements

The EPF had 924.75 billion ringgit (US$217.04 billion) of assets under management as of end-2019, and over 7.4 million members.

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