Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Insto exodus fuelling HUB24 growth

HUB24 revealed a $3.9 million underlying net profit in its annual report - up from a $1.1 million loss in the prior corresponding period.

ICEX launches first derivatives contract in diamonds

ICEX is promoted by a mix of public-private partnership comprising PSUs including MMTC, Indian Potash, Krishak Bharti Cooperative (Kribhco) and IDFC Bank, among others.

Kasikornbank takes 10% stake in Bank Maspion Indonesia

Thai lender to draw on the 50-branch network in the country

Norwegian pension fund continues to play active role in Lankan stock market

These were two of Norges’ initial investments when the fund entered Sri Lanka in the third quarter of 2015.

Record Growth for Hunter Responsible Global Bond Fund

The Hunter fund is open to wholesale investors and to retail clients through financial adviser-intermediated platforms Aegis and FNZ as well as directly via the innovative online services, InvestNow.

South Korea’s Mirae stalls on plan for Dublin trading centre

Decision comes two months after picking Dublin over London for the business

Chinese Dealmaker Raises Billions From Shadow Banks

It also raises doubts about whether HNA’s investments will prove lucrative enough to cover its borrowing costs.

Standard Chartered, Prudential cooperate to launch bancassurance

Standard Chartered Bank Indonesia previously cooperated with the insurance company to launch several other products

Investment industry charity announces its 2017 award nominees

One of the Australian financial sector’s most enduring charitable efforts, Hedge Funds Rock (HFR) & The Australian Alternative Investment Awards has announced the nominees for its 2017 awards event. The event, now in its 16th year, is an annual

Plato Income Maximiser delivers maiden results

The Company’s investment portfolio performance shows how the Manager has performed after deducting management fees and costs[1], as compared to the Company’s investment objectives.

CIMB H1 earnings up 35%

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz: “We feel cautiously optimistic for the second half of 2017, given the strong GDP growth for Malaysia and Indonesia, and the expected gradual improvement in Singapore and Thailand, all of which signal increased regional

Thailand's Kbank buys about 10% stake in Bank Maspion Indonesia

The move would increase Kbank's presence in Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea, which it considers a crucial market for Thai businesses, according to a company statement.

Australian investment firm opens London office

In a strong vote of confidence, both funds also received ratings from Morningstar.

China’s PE boom: New capital controls open the floodgates for foreign investment

There are a number of factors converging to drive this boom, both on the markets and the regulatory/structure side.

Improved distribution strengthens ClearView result

This result was burdened with alterations to income protection claims reserves and higher short-term lapses.

Mitsui Sumitomo Is Going to Buy Singapore’s First Capital Insurance for $1.6 Billion

It said the all-cash purchase will result in a realized net investment gain of approximately $900 million after tax.

OPIM partners with Global Traveller AM to launch special thematic hedge fund

The portfolio positions can range from high tech and new economy sectors to traditional cyclical industries.

China, Saudi plan US$20 billion joint investment fund

Falih was speaking on the sidelines of an economic conference of senior officials and businessmen from the two countries in Jeddah.

Largest Green-Bond Fund for Emerging Markets Nearing $2 Billion

We see the opportunity to offer yield and diversification to these investors.

Why Singapore is streets ahead of Hong Kong in eco-designs for rich Chinese property investors

Ultra-high net worth Chinese investors want eco-friendly features in their properties, and while some Hong Kong designers put sustainability first, Singaporean architects are really pushing zero-carbon communities

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