Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

abrdn Expands Real Estate Business in Japan

This expansion underlines our ambition to excel in the Japanese real estate market.

Gatekeepers: Standard Chartered turns to alts to give India access

The month’s series focuses on alternatives and how Standard Chartered gives its onshore and offshore Indian and India-focused clients access to local private market funds amid a frothy equities market.

Apac HNW insurance demand tipped for double-digit growth

Insurers and brokers across the region expect double-digit growth in premiums from high-net-worth individuals over the next two to five years.

FTSE tumbles as China disappoints and Vistry announces profit warning

The FTSE 100 falls as the Chinese government fails to give further details on its plans to stimulate the economy, and housebuilder Vistry surprises investors with profit warning.

Dunhill Family Office Network to set up in Hong Kong, a boon to city's wealth hub status

Many family offices have sophisticated wealth management practices and many of them are hiring in-house [chief investment officers] to oversee larger investments

2 Japanese megabanks slip in Q3 market cap ranking after share prices plunge

The decline in the Japanese megabanks' stock prices was part of a broader market downturn, fueled by concerns over the US economy and changes in Japan's monetary policy.

Strong Fiscal Stimulus is Consensus for Sustained China Bull

After being rangebound for most of 2024, Chinese equities have been on a surge as of late.

Hong Kong reclaims position among top five global IPO venues, says KPMG

Stock market surges on government stimulus, set to boost Hong Kong IPO activities

Hang Seng ‘performed better’ during 2024 than S&P 500

The Magnificent Seven consists of Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Tesla.

The University of Sydney Endowment Fund selects BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business, global custodian with USD $13.9 trillion in assets under custody, has been chosen by The University of Sydney Endowment Fund

Value Partners Announces Distribution Partnership with BOCHK to Launch First Japan REIT Fund Authorized by the Securities and Futures Commission

Japan’s REIT market has developed for over 23 years and is the largest in the Asia-Pacific region, with a market capitalization exceeding USD 100 billion.

SSGA: Asian Investors Plan to Up Fixed Income Allocations

Asia Pacific investors are planning to allocate nearly 46 percent of their assets to fixed income over the next 12 months

Top 25 ASEAN selectors: Malaysia's liquid alts strategies pick up

Despite a limited product shelf, Malaysia's private banks are seeing client interest in alternative investments, particularly those with higher liquidity.

Investment boutique calls time after seven years

Earlier this month, Perpetual - as responsible entity of the funds - informed investors that after much deliberation, the decision has been made to terminate both offerings.

Global Finance Names The Best SME Banks 2025

Winners have also been named in 72 countries, territories and districts and six US regions.

DBS posts 300% growth in semi-liquid fund sales in Greater China

It allows DBS to sell professional investors products that were previously exclusive to institutional investors.

Arrowpoint Investment Partners Expands Operations in Hong Kong

The expansion includes plans to establish over 20 trading teams by early 2025.

BlackRock to Close Two Impact Funds and Future Consumer Fund

The decision is based on expectations that these funds will not attract significant additional assets in the near term, which would result in increased investment costs.

Macquarie Capital and partners complete transaction to create one of the Philippines’ largest independent tower companies

As one of the leading and largest tower companies in the Philippines, the new company is well-equipped to meet the country’s increased demand for connectivity and quality digital infrastructure.

North focuses on customisation and flexibility with several new additions

With this new feature, North’s investment menu can now serve a larger number of clients who want to benefit from managed portfolios but were previously limited by their individual circumstances.

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