Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong asset managers hedging their bets over new law

Without details of China’s new legislation over the financial hub, fund managers are staying put as relocating is ‘not an easy decision’

Platform consolidation on the horizon

HUB24 director of strategic development, Jason Entwistle said the consolidation would be driven by the reality of net flows, in circumstances where the days of healthy inflows had ended with many of the major platforms now having to deal with outflows.

John Hewson AM calls for an infrastructure bond to rebuild the Australian economy and let super funds ‘get on with the job’ of member returns

Such a fund would need to be independently managed and have high levels of governance.

AXA: «Hong Kong Will Survive Through This»

Reports and public comments are divided on the sustainability of Hong Kong’s status as a global financial hub with some echoing Lam's confidence in its resilience and others becoming increasingly wary.

Philippines’ GSIS launches loan scheme to restructure members’ debts, report says

GSIS, which manages the savings of public sector workers, had 1.14 trillion pesos (US$22.90 billion) of assets under management as of end-2018, according to its latest available annual report.

Hold super accountable for miners' actions: Future Super

Late last month, Rio Tinto Iron Ore chief executive Chris Salisbury said the firm was "sorry for the distress we have caused".

Aberdeen Standard Investment Launches Global Small - Cap Fund In Australia

Offers access to high-growth global opportunities, portfolio diversification

Confusion over RG 146 requirements

"I confirm that recording of CPD against the RG 146 requirements is no longer required for financial advisers."

BetaShares to list hedged versions of global stocks ETFs

Local investors poured $735 million into currency-hedged global equities managed funds in the three months to March, according to data provided by Morningstar.

VicSuper disputes fee hike claim

"A recent Australian Financial Review article incorrectly suggested that VicSuper members would face a 'fee hit' after the upcoming merger with First State Super," VicSuper and First State Super said.

Best equities funds to May end

The next three spots on the list were also taken by funds investing in global large caps.

Hong Kong’s FWD completes US$300 million buy of Indonesian insurer

FWD Group, which is run by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-Shing's son Richard Li, had around $14.3 billion of assets as of December 2019.

Fund houses prep products for Singapore retail investors

Natixis affiliates, Fullerton Fund Management and HSBC have products in the regulatory pipeline.

NDB Wealth encourages “Saving wisely” through Money Plus

With pay cuts and reductions looming in the horizon, a sound investment or savings plan would provide the much needed financial security.

Family office backs fixed income fintech

The company believes it can be a viable alternative to Bloomberg terminals on trading desks.

No slowing ERS applications

The total value of payments during the week was $1.3 billion, with $13.5 billion paid since inception. The average payment made over the period since inception is $7473.

Report reveals superficiality of ESG pledges

ACCR found the group did not appear to ask members to disclose their proxy voting records.

The Asset Awards: Renminbi finds new ways to internationalize

Digitalization, geopolitics headline eventful times for the Chinese currency

China Investment Corp, French firms launch 400 million euro fund

The initial 400 million euro capital comes from the three investors.

Hong Kong’s status as global financial hub stands to be permanently altered

Of all of Hong Kong’s distinct advantages, the most significant is its role as the dominant offshore dollar funding centre in Asia.

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