Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japan Post to shelve acquisition of Nomura Real Estate Holdings

Japan Post was formerly a government agency but was privatized in 2007.

Dar urges Saudi investors to avail investment opportunities in Pakistan

The finance minister had accompanied the prime minister during the said visit, the statement added.

Global firm continues resource rollout in bid to capture Asian hedge fund startup market

The firm also has LaunchPlus Hong Kong and a UK-to-US system that helps US-based investment managers who are looking to cross the Atlantic.

Billionaire Platt's BlueCrest Said to Shut Hong Kong Office

James Chen, the head of BlueCrest’s Asia equities group, left with most of his team to start a new hedge fund earlier this year.

China’s Social Security Fund return slides in 2016

It did not provide details of the assets or the reason for the decline.

Outsourcing on the increase amongst Asian institutional investors

The survey revealed that institutional investors’ decisions about outsourcing are most influenced by perceptions of the service provider’s IT infrastructure, with 58% of respondents citing it as the “most important driver” in outso

Asian giant unleashes Japan fund in the UK

The Luxembourg-domiciled fund will be managed by Tokyo-based Yoshitaka Sakai and be run with a high conviction approach.

Mizuho Consolidates NYC Offices on Avenue of the Americas

The Japanese bank will relocate its U.S. headquarters to the Rockefeller Group's recently redeveloped 1271 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan. The firm plans to occupy 148,000 square feet on the building’s below-grade, second and third floors.

Sompo boosts sales of insurance for Japan's Chinese visitors

Japanese company, Alibaba affiliate to join hands in travel insurance venture

GSFM to distribute new global growth fund

“Munro brings a new capability to the opportunities we bring to investors, through a long/short international equities strategy that already has a strong track record,” he said.

IRESS to support boutique firm

Acorn Capital was founded in 1998 and seeks to manage microcap portfolios based on structured fundamental investment analysis

Chinese equity fund invests 4.4 bln USD in Africa

The fund was set up by the Chinese government more than a decade ago to diversify the financial vehicles that facilitate Chinese investment in Africa. Its capital now stands at 10 billion U.S. dollars.

Sequoia Capital Ropes in Piyush Gupta

Sequoia Capital India’s strategic development team includes vice president Ben Zhang, who joined from KKR Capstone in April

Alkhabeer Capital named one of the best places to work in Asia region

More than 1,400 companies participated in the national list studies across nine Asia-region countries where Great Place to Work is represented.

Fidelity China doubles under Anthony Bolton successor

The figures confirm that after a troubled start FCSS has established itself as a volatile but good performing single country fund.

Asia ex-Japan stocks to continue to outperform developed markets, says Fidelity

By contrast, there is much uncertainty in the West following Donald Trump's election as president of the U.S. and Britain's decision to exit the European Union.

Bain Capital may invest $250 million in Star Health

The country's first standalone health insurer, is also set to be the first to get listed later this year.

Why diplomatic ties with Panama are so important to Beijing

Panama’s decision to switch diplomatic relations from Taipei gives mainland China a huge boost both commercially and diplomatically

SSI Asset Management eyes pension fund ops in Vietnam

SSIAM operates funds with nearly $400 million assets under management

Prime brokerage services enjoy rapid growth in S. Korea

PBS was launched in late 2011 when hedge fund business was approved by financial authorities.

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