Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Hong Kong's Value Partners Group assets flat in 2019, sees "huge challenges" for markets

Value Partners’ main funds are China linked, and the company has benefitted in recent years from increased investor demand for exposure to China.

UniSuper suspends stock lending

The efficacy of UniSuper's actions will depend on how many other funds do the same, Pearce concluded.

China pension assets grow 19% to 15 trillion RMB in 2019, KPMG says

Combined assets of the first pillar, the social security funds, account for about half of China’s pension assets, and have a much wider coverage than the other two pillars.

ClearView restructures pricing as life sector struggles

the firm has made a series of increases and decreases in the range of 0-10% to base premium rates for its stepped and hybrid premium lump sum cover, while also reducing size discounts for lower Life and TPD cover amounts, and for higher Trauma cover amoun

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