Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China officially scraps foreign quotas in two investment schemes

Beijing had granted nearly US$215 billion of quotas under the two schemes as of last month.

India fund managers still selling off bonds on redemption fears, report says

Similar measures by governments around the world have taken a huge economic toll as businesses shuttered, throwing millions of people out of jobs.

How early release impacts the ASX

Rainmaker Information director of research Alex Dunnin believes this is likely still the case following the coronavirus crash.

J.P. Morgan Asset forms China logistics joint venture with New Ease

Sun Dongping, founder and chairman of New Ease, adds that tenant demand for quality logistics facilities in China will remain “robust” as consumers shift to e-commerce.

Value Partners brings dividend fund to onshore China

The fund, which has an 18-year track record, is distributed through the Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme.

SingAlliance opens office in Hong Kong

Chia has also been affiliated with BNP Paribas, ABN AMRO Bank, and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities, and has held roles spanning Taipei, New York, and Singapore, in addition to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong's eMPF tender draws some half-dozen bids, results in second half 2020

Around half-dozen applicants are believed to have submitted bids by the time applications closed.

Philippines halts higher health insurance premiums for its overseas workers, report says

PhilHealth said in November that the health insurance premium rate will be raised to 3.00% this year from 2.75% previously.

S. Korea’s NPS joins int’l buyout of Portuguese toll roads operator Brisa

The acquisition deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close at the end of the third quarter.

Manulife Hong Kong reports solid growth in the first quarter of 2020

In the first quarter, Manulife accelerated its digital capabilities and supported existing and new customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Integrated Portfolio Solutions Expands to Asia

The funds raised will be used to expand Integrated's product range, with a practice management tool tailor-made for financial advice professionals and a managed discretionary account/individually managed account offering, the firm said.

Matthews Asia rolls out first GEM fund

The firm has also hired a dedicated analyst who specialises in emerging markets outside of Asia.

Singapore investment managers launch ups killing portal

The modules are accredited by the Institute of Banking and Finance and fulfill the regulatory requirement set by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

AXA upgrades "Mind Health" programme for its corporate customers

AXA Hong Kong has fully upgraded our 'Mind Health' programme and is committed to helping our corporate customers and their employees to gain positivity under today's adverse conditions.

Australia private capital assets at record US$68 billion in 2019

Consumer discretionary buyout deals accounted for 52% of the total, surging from 11% in 2018.

Singapore Exchange, China’s CITIC Securities ink strategic cooperation deal

CITIC Securities Chairman Zhang Youjun describes the deal as a "significant milestone” for the two companies.

Pinnacle adds new boutique

It is currently available as an SMA with plans for a UCITs fund in near future.

Hedge fund with zero correlation to equities to launch

The key criteria are that the strategy has a correlation of around zero to equities and has the ability to make money in both rising and falling equity market conditions.

Centuria crosses Tasman, acquires stake in NZ manager

The maximum commitment offer Centuria will make is approximately NZD$23.6 million, funded by its cash reserves.

Why has the Reserve Bank of India opened a liquidity window for mutual funds?

The scheme will be open till May 11 or up to utilisation of the allocated amount, whichever is earlier.

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