Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Perpetual wins RE mandate

Melbourne-based goFARM Asset Management focuses on high-growth investment opportunities in Australian agriculture.

Manulife Hong Kong reports strong results for second quarter and first half of 2018

As at end June 2018, Manulife continued to lead in the MPF market as the No. 1 MPF scheme sponsor in Hong Kong

Jupiter Asset Management’s flagship fund may up solar exposure

Key longer-term considerations that will guide his investment decisions include the potential for new disruptive technology, and politics in the energy sector.

Impact investing exceeds $12 billion in south-east Asia

Impact investment seeks to achieve a positive social and environmental outcome in addition to generating a financial return.

Managing Money With Moneycontrol | Here’s how rising interest rates may impact your investment portfolio

To know more on the interest rate hikes, watch the accompanying video.

Boutique fund manager eyes second LIC

A Sydney-based international equities manager will soon launch its second listed investment company (LIC) with plans to raise upwards of $300 million for the new venture.

First bank deal with Italian football club announced

The bank will also be able to offer a variety of activations and discounts through the partnership.

Expert Opinion: Trends in Corporate Jet Financing in Asia: an offshore perspective

In this article Ms. Roman looks at recent trends in financing corporate jets in Asia, as well as where aircraft are being registered offshore.

What African SWFs can learn from Asian counterparts

As Africa’s own SWF journey evolves, I believe the examples set by Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia should serve as an inspiration for reform.

Luxury homes projected to drop 30 to 40 percent in next few quarters

Investment from foreign property buyers is expected to drive the property market prices to levels not seen in recent years, said DBS in a report released in March.

China's Giant Bond Market Lures Australian Fund as Link Ramps Up

The program, alongside the inclusion of Chinese debt in global bond indexes next year, is giving overseas firms another way to buy fixed-income securities in a market that is more than 97 percent made up of domestic investors.

Manulife AM launches funds in the Philippines

“We see a growing demand for investment solutions in the Philippines,” Aira Gaspar, Manulife Trust’s Manila-based president and CEO, said in a statement that highlights the equity fund’s launch.

ESG bond portfolio opens to Aussie investors

The managers will use a propriety suite of analytical tools called CaTo to integrate risk factors into the investment process.

Southeast Asia is powerhouse for impact investing, study says

Impact investing refers to investments in companies and funds aimed at generating not just a financial return, but also a measureable social impact.

Singapore's OCBC Loans Shone, Raised Dividends

The lender's net interest income touched a new high of S$1.45 billion, driven by strong loan growth and higher net interest margin.

China private equity funds suffer wave of closures

Crackdown on financial risk stifles fundraising as fraud cases proliferate

Japan plans sovereign wealth fund to finance U.S. infrastructure: Nikkei

The proposal for the fund also urges converting the money raised into foreign currency once the yen strengthens, the Nikkei said.

Amundi eyes institutional ETF market in Asia

Asian investors are also using smart beta strategies for risk management.

Diversification is key to investing, but we can only invest our KiwiSaver with one scheme. Jenée Tibshraeny explores whether the system is due for a tweak

This gives us some diversification.

Japan plans sovereign wealth fund to finance US infrastructure

Tokyo hopes proposal eases pressure at upcoming trade talks with Washington

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