Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan grows stake in Africa with new deal

TDB will use the proceeds to provide its customers in Sub-Saharan Africa with funds for the import of machinery and equipment from Japanese companies and their overseas affiliates.

Israeli firms fly out to woo China investors despite myriad of potential hazards

A trade war with the US and a host of other worries are not stopping some 100 companies from heading east, where they will be welcomed by a massive market hungry for innovation

India’s Reliance enters Singapore’s retail market

Reliance Asset Management has applied to sell an India-focused ETF in Singapore.

Indonesia marks listing of $2b green sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The listings underline the close relations between the UAE and Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim country, as well as Dubai’s growth as the global capital of the Islamic Economy.

Market discipline beckons for renewables as subsidies die out

France has moved up two positions to third from fifth, with a new focus on floating offshore wind capacity and a doubling of its annual targets for onshore wind capacity.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange introduces specific gender diversity disclosure requirements for new listing applicants

Even when using plain language, many applicants have complex businesses which require extensive disclosure.

AmInvest named Malaysia’s best pension fund manager

Currently, the fund management firm has 10 PRS funds comprising various asset classes and geographical exposure as well as shariah and conventional offering.

UK Overtakes Japan As Most Expensive Country To Send Expatriates

The average package for a mid-level expat worker in the UK is now £311,240, up 17% from last year.

Credit fund launches to wholesale investors

Wholesale investors with a minimum of $100,000 have until June 20 to express interest.

Modi’s India can do its bit for Middle East and Gulf stability

Gulf investors are central to the development of India’s infrastructure.

Under the hood of a top-performing US tech fund

The JP Morgan US Technology Fund is tilted toward enterprise companies instead of consumer-focused ones.

China’s credit issues limit equity buying

The mainland’s credit bubble has kept Aron Pataki, co-manager of a low volatility mixed-asset fund, away from direct China exposure.

Fine-tuning the insurance needs of the wealthiest in Singapore

Sean Goh wants to deepen the penetration of specialized insurance products and services to the HNW market, which has high growth potential

Assessing market sentiment amid the turmoil

Hong Kong investors are more willing to take the risk and increase holdings in the Chinese A-share market, as ongoing Sino-US trade tensions play havoc with market sentiment

10 years in, industry takes the lead in advancing green buildings in Singapore

From this July, professionals who want to be certified in the design and development of green buildings will obtain their qualification from the Singapore Green Building Council rather than from the Building and Construction Authority.

Nomura Leads First Sustainability Bond Offering to Obtain Climate Bonds Programmatic Certification in Asia

Nomura acted as joint bookrunner for the offering.

Material weakness in super funds, insurers exposed

Consistent among the findings were the need to improve non-financial risk management; accountabilities were unclear and not enforced effectively; and a risk culture that is not well understood.

Robeco sees stronger China trade position

Yet, “China’s negotiating position is stronger than a year ago, and the US might well have over-played its hand,” she said.

Why cash is critical in a China multi-asset fund

UBS Asset Management’s China-focused multi-asset product has reduced cash holdings since last year, but the manager remains neutral.

Fullerton Fund Management launches series of multi-asset funds

At every stage of the journey, from accumulation to consolidation to income distribution, you need both."

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