Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Obscure Hedge Fund Behind Morgan Stanley Probe Also Roiled Citi

Losses stem from derivative bets by China-owned Pandion fund

Philippine bourse to reopen after U-turn on coronavirus lockdown

The Philippines had more than 193 coronavirus infections and 14 deaths from the disease as at March 18.

Singapore's 8F Asset Management closes first fund at US$358 million

It says the money will be used to finance the company’s fish farming unit, Pure Salmon, and to acquire and develop aquaculture facilities and sites in Poland, Japan, France, US, China and Southeast Asia.

Superannuation fund delays custodian swap

J.P. Morgan, which is led in Australia by Nadia Schiavon, has long held the spot of top custodian in Australia, with $866 billion under custody for Australian investors at the most recent count.

Small businesses need to focus on cashflow solutions to protect their businesses from coronavirus impact

Small business owners should also consider alternative forms of working finance.

The superannuation guarantee amnesty window is now open – until 7 September 2020

We discussed the superannuation guarantee amnesty including each of these common mistakes in our previous article.

Bank of Japan doubles down on ETF purchases

The BoJ originated its ETF buying programme in 2013 as part of its continuing efforts to kickstart the Japanese economy.

Philippines halts all trading

Luzon is the country's largest and most populated island, with 57 million people now restricted to their homes.

Japan stocks edge higher; suspected BOJ and pension buying buoys Topix

Although the mood was sober as Wall Street stocks saw their worst day since 1987, hopes that the BOJ will buy more Exchanged Traded Funds (ETFs) supported the broader market’s move, traders said.

Franklin Templeton brings innovation fund to HK

The thematic fund was first launched in Luxembourg last November and is now available to Hong Kong retail investors.

Private Equity: Challenges ahead for PE but opportunities remain

However, PE dry power (referring to committed but unspent capital) hit a record high of US$2.5 trillion in December last year.

Philippines First Country to Suspend All Markets as Coronavirus Spreads

The Philippine Stock Exchange said trade was suspended until further notice "to ensure the safety of employees and traders," amid a broader national lockdown.

Malaysia fund management assets at record high in 2019 but industry faces bleak times

Stock funds rose 13.91% to 400.15 billion ringgit and bond funds jumped 14.31% to 181.64 billion ringgit.

Singapore's GLP buys European logistics assets from Goodman for 1 billion euros

Nick Cook, chief executive officer of Gazeley, describes the deal as a “very exciting part of our European growth strategy”.

Top Driver of Hong Kong Real Estate: Politics

It is apparent that politics will affect the real estate market in Hong Kong more than anything else.

Nikko AM launches hybrid bond fund

Investors have growing demand for high yielding, quality products, according to the Japanese asset manager.

Super funds follow ADIA into new real estate sector

Institutional capital is demanding that the industry be more tech savvy because it can lead to greater efficiency and higher returns.”

Schroders advises investors to be selective on bonds and to go defensive

Mr. Reddy warns that in this low-yield environment, investors may end up taking on riskier debt to make up for the shortfall in return, which may leave them vulnerable in periods of market stress.

Mirae Asset says on track to close $5.8 bn US hotels deal

The South Korean asset manager is aiming to close the deal in coming weeks, and Anbang Insurance stays firm on completing the sale to Mirae Asset, according to the source.

Australia's Plenary sells controlling stake in North American projects to Canada’s CDPQ

For CDPQ, the acquisition is “an opportunity to strengthen our presence in social infrastructure and create a powerful platform to develop assets that are at the heart of communities.

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