Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Asian private-equity managers turn to impact investing as demand rises among US, Europe investors, eye stronger returns and fundraising

Private-equity managers such as KKR, Quadria Capital are taking the lead in this sector

Has a New Valuation Archetype Emerged, or Will ‘Normal’ Return to the Global Markets?

GMO’s James Montier set the scene as one in which high valuations and elevated (and probably excessive) optimism has made it extremely difficult to find value in developed markets, especially the US

HSBC GAM to bring out even more FMPs

The bank’s asset management arm joins rival firms on the fixed maturity product bandwagon as it readies three instruments for sale to Hong Kong’s retail investors.

UOB Launches Solar Industry Ecosystem

Malaysia is the first ASEAN country in which UOB is rolling out its U-Solar ecosystem.

Taiwan's PSPF seeks bids for NT$20 billion domestic equity mandate

The scope of investment for the mandate includes local companies listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange and the over-the-counter GreTai Securities market, as well as domestic stock exchange-traded funds.

Temasek makes $3 billion bid for Singapore's Keppel, sparks sector M&A talk

Singapore state investor Temasek said if the deal is completed, it would seek to work with Keppel’s board to undertake a strategic review of its businesses.

Is Bharti AXA Life Future invest a good investment plan?

Bharti AXA’s Future Invest Plan is a Linked Limited Pay Life Insurance Plan that offers a host of benefits.

Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. Through Its Australian Operation Announces Completion of Its Acquisition of Patersons Securities Limited

Business combination creates a leading Australian financial services firm with an expanded national footprint and a powerful offering for its combined clients

Singaporeans expect inflation to inch up to 3.2% in coming year: DBS-SMU poll

The latest poll was conducted in September and led by SMU assistant professor of finance (education) Aurobindo Ghosh.

Record US$6.2 billion raised for AMP Capital infrastructure debt strategy

This is AMP Capital’s largest closed-end fund ever and is believed to be the largest fundraise in the world for an infrastructure mezzanine debt strategy.

Thailand's Biggest Mutual Fund Company Embraces AI

SCB Asset expects higher earnings with more active funds

Prudential pivots towards Asia

As demerger of M&G completes

Chinese companies eye Guernsey captives as they expand in Europe

Storey pointed to existing co-operation agreements between Guernsey and China as another reason Chinese companies will will comfortable establishing their captives in Guernsey.

Man Group and UBS AM to launch new funds in China

The alternatives specialist and the Switzerland-based asset manager have gained approval to sell products in China.

Asia’s fund selectors keep faith in China equities

Sentiment has turned positive towards several asset classes despite continuing reasons for caution, according to Last Word Media research.

Asia Pacific’s large investors say factor investing returns outperform or as expected, poll finds

Invesco polled 241 global institutional and wholesale factor investors, including 73 based in Asia Pacific, in the second quarter of this year. The investors had combined assets of over US$25 trillion.

Hong Kong's CSOP opens Singapore office to serve institutional, wealthy investors

CSOP is a unit of Shenzhen-based China Southern Asset Management.

When will factor-based strategies take off in Asia?

Few private banking end-investors in the region are asking about factor investing, according to Invesco.

Head-To-Head : First State versus Janus Henderson

FSA compares two Japan equity products: the First State Japan Equity Fund and the Janus Henderson Horizon Japan Opportunities Fund.

Singapore's Gic Buys Paris Office Tower For Reported €530M

This is in line with GIC’s strategy, as a long-term investor, to acquire and add value to quality assets in gateway cities.

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