Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Invesco keen on bottom-up stock picking; like consumption, housing themes

More inclined towards bottom-up stock picking than looking at index or sectoral valuations, said Shekhar Sambhshivan, Investment Director, Invesco.

Greenko to raise $1 billion via Asia's largest green bond

Greenko's seven-year bond issue starts Tuesday.

Commitment to responsible investment and stewardship pays off

A company-wide commitment to responsible investment and stewardship can have a positive influence on investment returns, according to First State Investments. The conclusion is based on the Australian wealth management company’s recent survey of it

World Bank, Alibaba fund invest in Hong Kong-based fintech startup

The International Finance Corp, as the World Bank unit is called, said it had agreed to invest $15 million in the firm.

Singapore’s Temasek reports 13% FY gain, greater focus on private markets

Solid gains by stocks in Singapore, China and the U.S., where much of Temasek's 60% allocation to publicly listed equities is invested, and even better returns on its unlisted holdings powered the portfolio's rebound from the prior year's 9

The Sydney hedge fund that's keeping it simple

Best began his career in finance as a mailboy at Sydney stockbroker Tricom and worked his way up to a role in hedge fund sales.

Taiwan’s BLF said to appoint JP Morgan as new custodian for insurance fund

The bureau did not renew its contract with BNY Mellon when it expired earlier this year

Avendus Capital to launch credit fund, new $300m digital fund: CEO Ranu Vohra

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Willis Towers Watson in big Asian brokerage acquisition

Joint venture expands Willis Towers Watson’s insurance broking capabilities in India

GIC posts steady real returns of 3.7% amid uncertainty

Sovereign wealth fund takes cautious stance in view of challenging investment climate

Hedge fund boutique launches India fund

The fund is open to investors with over $1 million (£780,000) to invest and has a 1% management fee.

Offshore treasure

Old Offshore Haunts Are Still Popular With Chinese Investors, But The Ground Rules Have Changed And Treasure Hunters Would Do Well To Focus On Mapping Out Better Compliance, Writes Joanna Law

Australia's Top-Performing Pension Fund Eyes More Infrastructure

Host-Plus returned 9.5% over three years, helped by airports

Bank controls force Hong Kong buyers to tap shadow lenders

The system is a life-saver for those who have found it harder to secure loans, particularly mortgages, due to curbs imposed by the central bank to dampen home prices, which are up 137% since the start of the financial crisis in 2008.

Exploring untapped sections of the Indian market

Currently a PAN card is a mandatory document for a mutual fund investor.

China's capital controls have delayed Chinese funding to UK startups

But where is all of it?

Fintechs, factoring firms, banks eye cash-strapped SMEs in Asia

Among all Asian jurisdictions, Hong Kong and Singapore have seen an increasing appetite among SMEs for factoring as an efficient and timely working capital solution.

Asian and Middle Eastern investors pile into London

Savills’ analysis of foreign investment in London’s commercial real estate market since the EU referendum has revealed a sharp swing to investment from Asia and the Middle East from Europe and the US.

Mainland bond quota for overseas investors jumps

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority yesterday welcomed the expansion as the original 270 billion yuan quota has been filled.

Bank of China sets up Singapore bond hub

Lender eyes role as pipeline for financing Belt and Road projects

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