Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

South Korea's state pension fund posts healthy return

The poor performance marked the first time in a decade that the fund's return rate stayed in negative terrain.

Real estate firm names the top cities for risk-seeking investors

Savills predicted that the top four cities would retain their positions over the next decade.

Emerging markets are growth drivers

“Economies in emerging markets are responsible for more than 50 per cent of global GDP as measured on a PPP basis and because they are growing at a premium to developed markets, that share of GDP will continue to increase,” she said.

Hong Kong pension supervisor launches one-stop MPF fund platform

It “provides a one-stop solution for MPF scheme members to examine information about different MPF funds and compare their management fees and investment performance”, the Mandatory Provident Fund Scheme Authority (MPFA) says in a statement on

China Top Trumps – Greater China equities

This week FSA presents a quick comparison of two Greater China equity products: the CUAM China Hong Kong Strategy Fund and the UBS Equity Greater China Fund.

AMP wealth management quarterly outflow totals $1.8b

AMP revealed net cash outflows in its wealth management arm had ballooned to $1.8 billion in the first three months of this year

China grants $5bn in inbound quotas

Also in April, China issued additional outbound quotas to five domestic firms after nearly a year of non-issuance.

Actively managed investments outperform passives, Natixis survey says

Almost three-quarters, or 72%, of investment portfolios of the 200 fund buyers polled are allocated to active strategies, and 28% to passives. Overall, some 62% of respondents agreed that active investments outperform in the long term.

Middle East heats up as global crypto hub

In recent months, sales worth $210 million have put UAE at the top of global digital asset fund raising list

S&W launches boutique joint venture to run Asian funds

Andrews had worked at joined Smith & Williamson since 1996.

Admin change leaves super fund members in the dark

Members using an Apple device for example, will need to upgrade to the latest version of iOS which has greater data security.

Indonesia’s largest combined cycle power plant secures ADB funding

To further the growth of the economy and reduce emissions, Indonesia needs to utilize cleaner energy, and this two-pronged funding will finance a low-carbon power plant

Global funds favour bonds, but say most assets expensive

In the latest survey of 36 fund managers conducted April 17-30, global equity allocations accounted for 47.0 percent of the model portfolio from 47.6 percent in March.

Australian sovereign wealth fund back to black as stock market rebounds

While the fund benefited from a strong rebound in local and international share markets, Future Fund Chairman Peter Costello warned record low government bond yields around the globe indicated lower returns in the long term.

Asia Hedge Fund Firm Offers to Insure First 10% of Losses

Hedge fund managers are enticing investors with new fee models after the industry reported its first annual loss in seven years last year and as new fund starts sank to an 18-year low.

Colonial First State removes funds

The nine funds together had $5 million, a CFS spokesperson confirmed

Aon exits advice

The decision to leave advice reflects an earlier "strategic decision" it made in 2017 to exit the sector and focus on superannuation and its investment offering

MLC Life Insurance reviews terms and definitions

For all TPD cover, this now includes any occupation definition so that customers are assessed under the "normal physical domestic duties" criteria if performing full-time domestic duties or child rearing when they applied for the cover and have

How young Chinese consumers are reshaping global luxury

Global brands face new opportunities as luxury represents a powerful form of social capital for young Chinese consumers.

Ties key to driving social investment in Asia

First, institutional investors are broadening their portfolio due to growing awareness around new sustainable investment products.

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