Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Singapore an attractive destination for forex trading

A stable government and an effective regulatory system are some of the prime reasons for the phenomenal growth of the forex trading market in Singapore.

IIFL arm looks to raise $109m from institutional investors

WF Asian Reconnaissance Fund Ltd, Rimco Mauritius Ltd and Amansa Holdings Pvt. Ltd will be issued 10,92,000 equity shares, each.

AMP Capital beefs up real estate team with senior HK appointment

“The appointment reflects the growth opportunities for GLRE and the importance of the Japanese market,” AMP Capital said.

Ant Financial to Share Full Suite of AI Capabilities with Asset Management Companies

More than 100 asset management companies have signed up to join the Ant Fortune platform since its inception in 2015, representing over 90% of all fund management companies in China.

Is there enough funding in Hong Kong for multiple unicorn IPOs at the same time?

Brokers believe Hong Kong can support one blockbuster IPO from a unicorn such as Xiaomi at a time, but two or more to together may force them to decide how they allocate their lending

Robo-adviser Quantifeed secures $10m investment

"Our mission is to enable financial institutions transform themselves into providers of this service on a large scale. The additional funding allows us to fulfil this mission.”

lasalle takes 1 2b asia fund to disneyland for tokyo area hotel buy

The acquired property, which is to be managed by Accor Hotels and will open from 2 July, is situated a 15-minute walk from Shin-Urayasu Station, putting it within 25 minutes travel of Tokyo Disneyland.

Gordian Capital launches Shanghai representative office

Gordian Capital director and Gordian Capital Singapore chairman Stanley Howard said: “As we grow our footprint in Asia, China has become a very important market for us.

Australian super funds to put at least AUD130bn into infrastructure by 2025

This objective has been met

Emerging Asia hit by biggest foreign investor exodus since 2008

They are pulling out of even economies with solid prospects for growth and debt financing

Where the investor opportunities are in One Belt, One Road

With this in mind, he said the size of OBOR, which includes railways, ports, roads and energy infrastructure, will see the economic benefit of related investments more significant for developing countries than China.

Banks eager to attract foreign customers

A foreign tenant who signs a housing lease agreement through a real estate agent paying at least 5 percent of the lease deposit is eligible for the Shinhan Dream Jeonse Loan.

AEW raises US$1.12 billion for third Asia Pacific property fund

The second fund, which raised $640.2 million, including $50 million of client co-investment capital, “has achieved realisations on nearly 50% of its investments”, it adds.

Taiwan may ease local insurers’ overseas investment limit, report says

The report did not say if Mr. Koo specified how much of additional quota will be granted to insurers that invest in the industries.

Hall Chadwick launches first managed account

The private label managed account solution would run on the Netwealth platform.

Belgium's Incofin plans $80-million India Progress Fund

Bhandari said the India-fund would focus on investing in financial services, food and agricultural sector with 50-70% contribution from international investors.

IAG offloads Asian businesses for $525m

IAG is also selling its dominant stake in AAA Assurance Corp, based in Vietnam.

Temasek acquires 5% stake in India’s AU Bank for $147m

AU Bank managing director and CEO Sanjay Agarwal said: “This capital raise will strengthen our presence in both the digital and the physical marketplace.”

Investing in N. Korea: Money pit or golden opportunity?

Optimists say that with mineral wealth, cheap labour, and a helpful geographical location, the North has huge potential.

Highly geared borrowers tipped to face extra scrutiny

APRA told banks to develop such policies a month and a half ago, and gave them an incentive to do so.

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