Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Abenomics harpoons Japan’s pension ‘whale’

A record loss at the national pension fund is the latest dire economic news to hit Japan and the Shinzo Abe administration

Schroders tips Asia bonds

He points out that Asian investment grade corporate bonds in aggregate offer better credit spreads than either US IG or euro IG.

Afghanistan’s ICA becomes first Central Asian insurer to win MENAIR award

The annual MENA Insurance Awards recognise and reward those MENA based insurers, reinsurers and brokers that have demonstrated exceptional customer service and innovative product development over the past 12 months.

Pag-IBIG Fund net income hits P33B

Operational efficiencies helped state-run Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG post a record-high net income last year.

Sri Lanka’s debt- ridden independence

This is one of the highest debt-to-GDP ratios in the SAARC and ASEAN region.

Will volatility boost fixed term fund appeal?

Talwar believes that fixed maturity products have become more popular due to the return of market volatility after nearly ten years of relative calm.

Australian property price falls could be even worse this year compared to 2018

He said that borrowers thankfully continue to repay their loans.

World’s biggest pension fund reports record US$136b loss amid market turmoil

Yet from a pensioner's point of view, it takes too much risk on its investments

Strategically Speaking: Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management

The reorganisation has advantages both for the trust bank and SMTAM.

Indian firms seek relaxation of investment trust structure norms

InvITs are trusts that manage income-generating infrastructure assets, typically offering investors regular yield and a liquid method of investing in infrastructure projects.

Suncorp renews banking partnership with Australia Post

The partnership will enable Suncorp customers to avail banking services even in locations which do not have a bank branch.

China, Hong Kong must look offshore for ESG ETFs

Assets in ESG ETF products globally have doubled since 2016, but not one of the products is authorised for sale in Greater China.

Federation Asset Management appoints Equity Trustees

A recently launched asset manager appointed Equity Trustees as its trustee.

Most clients coping with financial stress: Poll

This leads to workers taking about 2.5 extra sick days a year and $31.1 billion in lost revenue for businesses.

Advisers question value of best interests duty

The best interests duty was introduced in 2013, and AFA chief executive Phil Kewin said it is "arguably the most important obligation for financial advisers."

Australia financial firms in worst downturn since 2008 crisis

NAB chief economist Alan Oster said the drop had been "broad-based" across all states and industries outside of mining.

Fund managers embrace China exposure: Zenith

Zenith Investment Partners investment analyst Thushani De Silva said the inclusion in mainstream international equities benchmarks will likely result in increased broker research and greater liquidity.

2019 Asian capital markets: Challenges, drivers and opportunities

Given the volatility in the USD bond market, some borrowers from emerging markets chose to tap the loan market instead.

First Myanmar offshore bond printed

The first offshore bond for a Myanmar-focused company, printed by Yoma Strategic, by obtaining a rating description of AAA was deemed to be of prime credit worthiness

Preqin hedge fund gauge sheds 3.4% last year, worst since 2008

Only 21% posted a net profit of over 5%, down sharply from 67% in 2017.

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