Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Premium pay rises for health insurance bosses 'irk' customers

Insiders say he is very unlikely to qualify for the full bonus package as he embarks on transforming Medibank after a number of years of declining market share.

More corporate super funds should merge to address outflow problem

Among other challenges, such as meeting a raft of stringent prudential standards and member demands for enhanced services and products.

NZ Super realises investment returns of 13.2% in 2016

The NZ Super is now worth more than double the NZ$14.88 billion the New Zealand Government had initially contributed towards it, and has become one of the country’s largest financial assets, according to a press release from the SWF.

Baring PE Asia raising India-dedicated credit fund

The first close of the new Rs500 crore fund is expected in the March quarter.

U.S. plan to repatriate billions will have limited Hong Kong impact

He noted the amount of funds repatriated would probably depend on the details of the new policy and what incentives it included.

Asset Management Companies file 12 new offerings with the market watchdog

As mutual funds are gaining momentum among retail investors, SEBI has received applications for 12 new schemes since the start of 2017.

Private Equity Giants Bid For Singapore-Listed Global Logistic Properties

What's noteworthy is that GLP's Singapore Stock Exchange-listed shares have increased 54% in price to around S$2.76 per share today from S$1.79 in November 2016

Pecan Capital Partners to focus on Green Bonds sector

Green Bonds are fixed income securities designed to raise capital to finance the low carbon environment.

Stellaris Venture Partners marks first close of maiden fund

Stellaris will focus on early-stage technology companies

Impact fund promotes female leadership

First impact fund to promote female leadership in the Asia Pacific

New Silkroutes Group to Take 80% Stake in New York Broker-Dealer and Investment Bank CG Capital Markets for US$14.4m

The acquisition will also enable New Silkroutes Capital to operate seamlessly across different time zones

Macquarie loses small cap managers James Dougherty, Liam Donohue

The duo have exited their posts at Macquarie, where they ran the Australian Small Companies Fund, and are expected to pop up at a rival fund management firm.

ZyFin's expectations for the Indian budget 2017

In the long-term, both demonetisation and GST are bound to have positive structural effects not only on the dynamics of conducting business in India, but also on India’s consumption economy which accounts for 60% of its GDP.

Global pension fund assets edge upward in 2016

Growth in defined contribution assets continued to outstrip that of defined benefit assets, with DC assets now accounting for over 48% of global pension assets, compared with around 41% in 2006.

Early move on sovereign debt pays off for MLC

He is a finalist for the coveted CIO of the Year Award in the Conexus Financial Superannuation Awards 2017.

Japan's Cozy Culture Club

The fund is now pushing for improvements to a stock-swap offer that parent Panasonic Corp. has made for the 46 percent of PanaHome that it doesn't already own.

Allianz considers takeover of Australia's QBE - source

Allianz declined to comment. QBE said in a statement on Monday it was not in discussions with Allianz or any other potential buyer.

Temasek, GIC & Khazanah among top 5 sovereign funds with tech investments

Sovereign wealth funds and government owned investment units are increasingly tapping

Gangplank appoints Wodehouse to raise $4 million

Gangplank, founded by Shireen Sethi and Arup Ghosh, is planning to enhance its various tie-ups with social media platforms

Australian insurer attracts interest of bankers, offshore acquirers

Street Talk said it was not suggesting, however, that an offer is imminent for the Australian insurer.

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