Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Advice in a ‘state of flux’

The silver lining to this is that, with fewer advisers around, those that embrace the new regime and do it well are likely to experience increased demand and see their practices grow.

Asian funds still relying on manual dividend filing

Asian funds still relying on manual dividend filing, which causes them to lag behind equity markets

Boutique shuts doors

Avoca has now decided to close the business, after two key institutional investors indicated their plans to pull money.

Trade deal boost to asset managers’ China ambitions

The US-China phase one trade agreement provides opportunities for foreign asset managers in China’s growing retail funds market, according to a Moody’s report.

China’s Tianhong AM rolls out Vietnam fund

The firm, which manages one of the world’s largest money market funds, is trying to diversify its product range.

Bahrain's Investcorp raises $130m for Indian affordable housing initiative

Initiative will focus on projects in the affordable and mid-market housing segment in the top seven cities in India

AXA IM expands thematic equity range with All China fund & appoints investment specialist

The fund will be managed by William Chuang, who is based in Hong Kong.

Indonesia Set to Tighten Scrutiny of Insurers as Crisis Lingers

The government has placed another pension and insurance firm, PT Asabri, under a watch list following significant erosion in the value of its stock market investments.

China’s Finance World Opens Up to Foreigners, Sort Of

China is allowing full foreign ownership of life insurers, futures and mutual fund companies this year -- in stages.

The case for a Taiwan sovereign wealth fund

Among the Asian Tiger economies, Taiwan is the only country that has not reallocated part of its reserves beyond low-risk instruments.

Vietnam’s Real Estate Market: 3 Growth Drivers in 2020

Vietnam’s real estate industry in 2019 was stable.

Preqin opens Australian office

Preqin's Sydney office is expected to commence in early February.

Prudential Life Korea sale draws interest from five firms

Among the five bidders, Fubon Financial is the only foreign participant.

Japan's GPIF, Inter-American Development Bank partner to promote social bonds

The bonds “provide investment opportunities for GPIF managers to contribute to make a sustainable society”, the pension fund says in a statement on January 17, without disclosing the amount of investment planned.

Singapore's Temasek, China's Trustbridge in talks to raise stake in WeWork China, report says

It says WeWork currently owns a 59% stake in WeWork China.

Dubai's DAE signs $300m loan deal with Chinese bank

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise says loan will support the future financing needs of the business

Qatar National Bank Set to Compete with Korean Banks in South-east Asia

Currently, there are no deals in review, but the CEO clarified that any prospect in near future will be seriously considered.

ALFI PwC Report: Pension Funds' AUM set to rise to $61 Trillion

In terms of asset allocation, equity continues to hold the crown, accounting for 38% of total pension assets at the end of 2018. However growth, in percentage terms, has turned negative – with allocation falling from 60% in 1998

The FSA Fund Award winners in Singapore are…

The FSA Awards 2020 luncheon was held today at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore, where the Platinum and Gold winners accepted their respective fund awards.

Acclime Expands its Geographic Reach to Six Markets in the Region with the Acquisition of Money Matters for Expats in Singapore

This acquisition extends Acclime's capabilities in the region as Money Matters provides a comprehensive range of business support solutions

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