Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Crisis impact lingers in banks' payment considerations

We speak to a lot of the banks now and they’re definitely a lot more prepared to working with partners and try to fill gaps in their customer base.

China's Squeezed Private Companies Face More Funding Pain

State Council, PBOC announce support measures for the sector

Wealth group announces new chief executive

He will play a key role in the finalisation and roll out of YBR's own self-funding securitisation program, which has been announced as a strategic objective from executive chairman Mark Bouris, YBR said.

AMP sells wealth protection to Resolution Life

Announces intention to divest via IPO New Zealand wealth management and advice businesses

Citi Launches Live Chat in Hong Kong

U.S. banking giant Citi is the first bank to introduce text, audio and video banking for the affluent segment in the territory. Following the launch, the technology is also going to be introduced in other parts of Asia.

Morgan Stanley closes Thailand private equity fund at US$440 million

The company says the fund will focus on privately-negotiated investments in firms that have significant operations in Thailand, with environmental, social and governance factors being key considerations.

Malaysia to extend bank funding ratio observation by a year

Stretched to 2020, any potential increase in ratio risks pressuring margin

HDFC Standard Life Insurance Q2 profit rises 20% YoY to Rs 287 crore

It had posted a net profit of Rs 238.48 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Two new ETFs on the block

VanEck and BetaShares have announced new ETFs, as product launches in the segment heat up.

Microsoft and National Australia Bank brings Windows Hello to ATMs

“We believe AI will profoundly impact financial services and the sorts of solutions that banks will be able to deliver in the future."

Nomura Holdings planning ¥100 billion fund with Chinese firm

As Beijing opens up the country’s financial market to foreign companies, Nomura is planning to expand its investment operations in China as the securities market at home shrinks due to the declining population.

Myanmar welcomes more investment from Hong Kong

This is the second Myanmar Investment Promotion Seminar held in Hong Kong this year.

Singapore is eighth biggest recipient of FDIs in H1 with deals worth $48.23b

The study noted that two out of the three biggest deals happened in Singapore, including those made by Global Logistics Properties worth $15.85b (US$11.5b) and Equis Energy Developments worth $6.89b (US$5b).

Singapore to be investment broker for Asia's infrastructure

As a regional financial hub, Singapore officials have increasingly billed the city state as a conduit for that kind of investment.

Government to offer credit support for corporate bond issuers

People's Bank of China to provide initial support to institutions to back private firms seeking to ease liquidity pressure

Ping An and Merian Global Investors Sign Historic Strategic Agreement

The MOU marks the formal commencement of a new strategic partnership between the two businesses, bringing together their skills and expertise to the benefit of both organizations and their clients.

Prudential's Asia fund arm gets China non-retail asset management licence

“Receiving our PFM licence allows us to accelerate our growth in this important market,”

Binance Singapore Gets Funding from Singapore Government’s Venture Fund

Vertex Ventures is a branch of Temasek Holdings which is owned by the city-state's government.

UOB partners Shanghai Qilu to offer financing of up to $600m to Shandong-based firms

It was set up in 1992 to drive economic and enterprise growth in Shanghai Pudong and Shandong.

HSBC sees growth in China driven opportunities in Middle East

UAE expected to play a pivotal role in trade and investment flows

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