Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

CBA puts $100 million towards the Australian Business Growth Fund

We are strong supporters of the Australian Business Growth Fund and believe it can make a real difference to the businesses it invests in.

Forging new paths for ASEAN’s sustainable infrastructure needs

The case for sustainable development across Southeast Asia is irrefutable given the region is increasingly and disproportionately being exposed to climate change.

Credit Saison launches VC fund in India

The launch of Credit Saison’s VC fund is the latest by a Japanese risk capital investor in India, for whom Asia’s third-largest economy has been a happy hunting ground.

HNWIs help FIIG close bond fund

Following this, the funds would be used by VisionFund to help grow its microfinance institutions which complemented World Vision’s development work.

Small investors target ‘hands off’ SMEs

Small said the proliferation of overseas equity funds buying up high growth companies, such as the recent purchase of Hellers by an Australian private equity firm, is indicative of a shift in how start-ups are changing their exit strategy.

Industry fund partners with global asset manager

According to Sunsuper, more retirement savers are seeking access to global growth opportunities as interest rates continue to sit at record lows.

Half of S. Korea’s asset managers report losses in Q3, with net profit down 3%

Marketing and administrative expenses were 397.9 billion won, down 0.6 percent on quarter.

Bahrain’s Investcorp invests $45m in Indian dialysis chain NephroPlus

Bahrain-based alternative investment manager Investcorp aims to grow its business in India to $1.5 billion in assets under management over the next five years

Despite rising trade barriers business leaders plan to increase investment in Asia Pacific

Most business leaders also had a clear message to Asia Pacific policymakers.

Sebi’s new norms for portfolio managers to secure investors’ interest, help industry weed out non-serious players, say experts

While there have been some concerns that the higher networth requirements look restrictive, experts opined that the smaller players who are serious about catering to their clients can use the investor advisor route.

Lack of standard definition of green holding back fund flows

Many asset managers are moving towards making sustainability criteria an essential part of their strategies.

Malaysia and Korea's largest pension funds sign cooperation deal

"We are also humbled to share our unique Malaysian experience to give extra value to NPS in Korea’s social well-being landscape."

Eastern Europe becoming prime investment location

Asian investors, led by South Korea, seeing substantial returns from fast-growing region

Hong Kong investors pour $1.5bn in FMPs

But the demand for such products is expected to slow with market expectations of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve, according to a Cerulli report.

Jupai reports sharp revenue drop in Q3

The New-York listed Chinese wealth manager blamed negative investor sentiment for a fall in Q3 net revenue.

Value Partners pulls three ETFs

In total, six fund managers in Hong Kong this year have announced they will be delisting 14 ETFs.

Lasalle Seed Japan Property Fund With JPY 105B In Asset

he initial portfolio of six properties, which have not yet been revealed publicly, were selected based on LaSalle’s research and strategy framework

Singapore Asset Manager Launches Sustainable Fund

Active manager Maitri has launched the Sustainable Multi-Asset Absolute Return Strategy Fund, its first fund in its portfolio, the Singapore-based firm announced in a press release on Wednesday.

AMP turnaround is not for the faint-hearted

Is the embattled financial services giant cheap enough at current prices to warrant being part of a portfolio given the massive shake up?

QSuper, Sunsuper not committed to merger

"That could mean a merger, or it could mean some other arrangement," Pennisi said.

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