Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Nomura’s China Joint Venture Receives Securities Business License

Nomura is committed to developing the capital markets and supporting economic growth in both Japan and China.

Aviva restructures into 5 divisions, sells Hong Kong stake to Hillhouse Capital

Aviva set out several three-year targets, including a 12 per cent return on equity and a £300 million (S$527.1 million) net cost saving by 2022.

Aviva shares drop as corporate shakeup leaves investors unimpressed

Its shares hit one-month lows and were down 2.9 per cent at 406 pence at 0813 GMT, one of the worst performers in the FTSE 100 after it outlined its new strategy.

Super Fund of the Year named

"It does this by not losing sight of its primary mission: delivering solid reliable investment returns after fees year after year and providing just the right type of extra features and services its growing number of members need."

Bahrain bank, China firm create $50m venture capital fund for Middle East tech market

The fund – MEC Ventures – will invest across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, and technology ecosystem enablers

Al Salam Bank and China's MSA Capital launch $50m regional venture fund

Chinese venture fund with $1bn of assets under management received investment from Bahrain's Al Waha Fund of Funds last month

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