Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Fee cuts hack at fund manager margins

During this period, fees for both passive and active strategies declined by an average of 5% annually.

Covid-19 crisis seen adding US$100 billion to Asian bank credit costs

Asia accounts for a bigger share of pre-tax banking profits than any other region, according to a report from McKinsey & Co.

Willis Towers Watson, Aon to merge

The move sees the unification of two highly complementary businesses into a technology-enabled global platform that is more relevant and responsive to client needs, Aon said.

SSGA targets gender diversity laggards

In Hong Kong and Singapore, to address board diversity the firm will use its voting power, but won’t go as far as divestment.

Singapore asset manager ARA buys majority stake in Australia's LOGOS

LOGOS currently has over five million square metres of property across Asia Pacific with a completed value of S$8.2 billion (US$5.9 billion).

Super fund slashes fee

The news comes at a time when other major funds are increasing fees and Hostplus said its move will likely increase pressure on other parts of the super industry.

Prudential Financial announces inaugural green bond issuance

The green bond issuance expands Prudential’s support for sustainable investments aligned with the company’s Global Environmental Commitment, which established a wide range of business, operational, and investment goals to preserve and protect

Small administrator eyes large funds

This will provide the Australian business with a superior technology solution, allowing our New Zealand clients access to the Australian market in future.

Susan Kasser: «You Might Pry Open a Window»

So all things are a combination of good choices – and also luck.

Singapore’s Quadria Capital closes second fund at US$595 million

The fund has already made at least two investments in India, including $70 million in AKUMS Drugs and Pharmaceuticals and an undisclosed sum in the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology.

Australia's First State Super and WA Super in merger talks

The merger “could help us create even better member outcomes through enhanced services and broader investment opportunities that deliver strong, sustainable investment returns.

Pendal global equities fund cut at Morningstar

Morningstar will cease qualitative research coverage of Pendal Global Share on or about 3 April 2020 in order to reallocate our analysts to research other funds

Clime launches new SMA portfolios

The four portfolios will provide a managed portfolio solution to self-directed investors; those who managed their own wealth rather than seeking professional financial advice.

Asian outbound commercial property investments down 17% in 2019

CBRE says Korean investors were the ones that largely fuelled Asian outbound commercial property investments last year, driven by low financing costs and hedging premiums between the Korean won and the euro.

Zurich Singapore to Pilot Digital Insurance Solution

It is led by CEO Laurens Koppelaar, who was previously head of market management for South-east Asia at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty.

REYL Group strengthens partnership with Swiss Paralympic ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Games

The REYL Group is very proud to support them, as they fully embody the business’ core values of passion, excellence, humility and determination.

DBS announces free coronavirus cover in Hong Kong

It also offers worldwide coverage for policyholders who need to travel during this period.

Eversheds advises Baird buyout of Vega

The firm worked alongside Baird team leader and partner Andy Tse on the transaction.

Japan's pension 'whale' dives into foreign bonds, spouting yen

GPIF set to reshuffle $1.5tn portfolio this month

GF International to launch income fund in Hong Kong

The Guangzhou-based asset manager is ready to provide its second fund for Hong Kong’s retail investors.

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