Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

China’s forex reserves keep up growth spurt, expanding room for reform

Weaker US dollar and domestic rebalancing push total up but questions remain over prospects for economic growth in the second half, analyst says

Canadian pension fund CPPIB targets new investment avenues in India | Reuters

Last month CPPIB raised its stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank to about 6.3 percent by buying additional shares in the fourth-biggest Indian private sector lender by assets.

Banking stocks highest in nearly two years

The stocks are at their highest levels since the Straits Times Index's collapse in July 2015.

Singaporean fund ARA Asset Management eyes Sydney CBD tower

The deal comes hot on the heels of Singapore’s Roxy-Pacific striking a deal to sell 59 Goulburn Street to Singapore’s Far East Organisation, local partner Toga and China’s I-Prosperity Group for $158m.

BetaShares opens Melbourne office, hits $4 billion in AUM

As a leading participant in the Australian ETF industry we are committed to investing in education and client service

ANZ and ETFS cut ties

ANZ ETFS has been rebranded ETF Securities Australia, and eight exchange-traded products originally available through the joint venture will be transferred under this new brand.

Leading by example for a mature Indian funds industry

The jury is out on whether money managers will demonstrate client centrality in the same way.

Moelis Australia buys Armada Funds Management

The deal comes less than a month after Moelis hit ASX boards following the raising of almost $60m through an IPO.

Ex-RBC Trader Starts Asia Event-Driven Hedge Fund

In the event-driven space, there are more opportunities in Asia than in any other part of the world.

France's Natixis to boost sales of debt securities in Japan

Local unit to increase staffing levels 50%

Pacific Insurance unit buys stake in Chinese asset manager

Allianz Group has also formed a health insurance joint venture with CPIC in the late 2014.

Asia-Pacific investors to reduce exposure to hedge funds

Asia-Pacific-based investors were also more confident on the performance of hedge funds than their global peers, as 57% said hedge fund portfolio performance had met their expectations, compared to only 29% of all other investors.

BetaShares launches Australian Small Companies Select Fund

In developing SMLL, BetaShares conducted rigorous research and extensive testing in-house in order to formulate a tailor-made investment strategy

China Minsheng joins Asia partners to tap Belt and Road investment opportunities

State owned enterprises and family offices keen on Belt and Road investment, industry insiders say

Avendus’ hedge fund crosses $78 mn in assets under management

The fund, which is operated by Avendus Capital Public Markets Alternate Strategies LLP, invests in Indian equities and equity derivatives instruments.

PE investments in India likely to retain momentum in FY2017-18

Apart from the traditional investor set, FY2016-17 saw the entry of Chinese investors into this segment, and this could result in significant incremental investments in FY2017-18.

San Miguel's millenial mindset is boosting sales but the brewer admits it can be tricky for alcohol giants to drive brand purpose

In 2016, ‘The San Miguel Rich List’ featured a host of trailblazers – from artists to athletes – who had shunned the pursuit of wealth and status to find value in exploration.

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