Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China’s industrial profits tumble, deepening economic gloom

“The still slow recovery in industrial profits pointed to sustained difficulties facing business operations,”

Singapore firm wins Japan’s GPIF mandate to assess private infrastructure portfolio

The GPIF’s latest annual report shows that it had approximately 1.08 trillion yen (US$7.5 billion) of assets under its internally managed and discretionary alternative strategies as of April 2022.

HKEX’s New IPO Settlement Platform, FINI, to Launch in October

FINI will modernise and digitalise Hong Kong’s IPO settlement process, driving efficiency and supporting the long term development of Hong Kong as a capital raising centre.

Franklin Templeton Launches New China A-Shares Fund for Singapore Investors

The fund is registered as a Recognised Scheme for sale in Singapore.

Navigator and Fullerton Fund Management launch collaboration to expand range of investment solutions

The collaboration demonstrates Navigator’s commitment to continuously improve its product suite, to better serve investors on their wealth journey.

IG bonds dominate Asia's discretionary portfolio mandates

Bonds are back, as clients seek protection after a rocky year, Asia DPM heads of Deutsche Bank IPB, JP Morgan PB and Pictet WM tell Citywire Asia.

PwC to sell Australian government business in wake of scandal

The Big Four firms of the consulting and accounting industry – Deloitte, KPMG, EY and PwC – have long been criticised for their association with international tax avoidance.

Chinese private pension market to hit $550bn by 2030

Following reforms to the market

Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Selects Burgiss’ Full Suite of Private Capital Data and Analytics to Support Its Asset Management Business

The company also has funds of funds reporting that requires underlying portfolio company-level details.

StanChart Turns Bullish on Chinese Equities

Visits from prominent US business leaders and key officials from the US government suggest a potential thaw in US-China relations, soothing geopolitical concerns – one of the key headwinds in H1 23 – in the short term.

Vietnam-focused PENM Partners turns to family offices for 5th fund

Denmark-domiciled private equity firm sees promise in Southeast Asian country

Global Banks Eye Growth Opportunities in Japan

A growing number of global banks are seeking business expansion in Japan to tap opportunities linked to the nation’s modest but stable economic growth amid growing uncertainty worldwide.

HKEX Opens New York Office

The New York office opening follows an announcement in March about HKEX's plans to launch a London office in the first half of 2023.

Rockpool Capital plans to expand regionally with SG office

The Hong Kong multi-family office is opening up shop in Singapore, saying having booking centres in both financial centres is crucial to properly service Asian clients.

Malaysia’s new fund launches down nearly a third in 2022 amid inflation, rate hike concerns

There’s still liquidity but retail investors were more cautious in buying new funds.

Citi Selected as End-To-End Service Provider for Fubon’s Latest Hong Kong ETF

Citi was the first to provide OFC custodian, fund administration and ETF services

Jian Shi Cortesi of GAM Investments Discusses Chinese Equities, Government Support, and Earnings Growth

Several factors have contributed to a lack of investor confidence in Chinese equities.

North enhancements supporting advice practice efficiency and better retirement outcomes

MyNorth Lifetime offers retirees and those transitioning into retirement the highest level of lifetime income in the market

Korea’s Mirae Asset injects US$150 million capital into India brokerage unit

The infusion of capital from headquarters underscores our unwavering commitment to India.

Introducing Armstrong Capital: A Tailored Investment and Asset Management Solution Firm

At Armstrong Capital, the mission is to offer a fully customized approach to asset management.

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