Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Nomura Real Estate to redevelop central Tokyo

Construction will begin on two high-rises as early as 2020 for completion in 2030.

Nomura-Keio Fund Boosts Investment Target for Japan Startups

The fund operator aims to raise another 10 billion yen for the second and third phases over 10 years.

Platforms and Wealth Drive Strong IOOF Result

The IOOF ASX announcement said the company had recorded its 14th consecutive quarter of positive net flows in platforms and net flows for the year of $1.3 billion through advice channels.

ANZ Bank's nine-month cash profit falls 3pc to $5.2 billion

A trading update on Tuesday said the bank's profits for the first nine months of the financial year dipped 3 per cent, to $5.2 billion

Korean Investment Corporation to take stake in Melbourne office complex

The investors paid a compelling price, and this gives us the opportunity to deploy the proceeds to fund our development projects.

Sun Hung Kai Beats Expectations With Offer for Hong Kong Site

Hong Kong’s biggest developer outbid 10 other companies with offer about 25% higher than valuations expert says

Charter Hall on track for trust float

The group in June unveiled plans to float the real estate investment trust, the Charter Hall Long WALE REIT.

Why hold alternative investments?

Alts is a convenient catch-all category for six asset segments or asset subclasses used by wealthy investors to a modest extent.

Warehousing to attract up to Rs 15K cr investment every year

With all this development taking place, there is lot of traction from investors, private equity fund houses, high networth individuals, NRIs, among others.

Minimum pension of retired central government staff goes up by 157%

The Commission had also recommended the ceiling on gratuity to be raised by 25 per cent whenever Dearness Allowance rises by 50 per cent, a proposal which has been accepted by the government.

A tactical hit ahead in emerging markets equities?

The Philippines's property developer rose from 3.60 to 4.30 pesos this spring. Russian bank Sberbank is up 70 per cent from its lows last year.

Global Exchanges Develop Cross Border Islamic Capital Markets

The exchange is already home to an innovative listing combining Insurance Linked Securities with sukuk.

HDFC, Max likely to get board approval today for new merger scheme

The insurance unit will be combined with HDFC Life, leading to the listing of the merged entity. MFS had a consolidated contingent liability of Rs 572 crore in FY1415.

IDFC Alternatives plans to raise $100m as private equity

The private equity of IDFC Alternatives has made investments in the consumer segment, healthcare, food and agriculture, media and telecom, and infrastructure and industrial space.

Zurich establishes risk specialist team

As the life insurance advice landscape continues to evolve, so too are the content needs of licensees.

Chinese investors: Tough new borrowing laws see opting for private lenders

Government restrictions mean most purchase new developments in largely off-the-plan apartments.

Nomura-Keio fund boost investment target for Japan startups

The fund operator aims to raise another 10 billion yen for the second and third phases over 10 years, he added.

New Pan-Asia Hedge Fund Planned with Investment from Alibaba Exec-backed Firm

Hedge funds, which have unstable markets, are having a hard time finding high-profile backers.

Sun Life Financial to buy FWD Hong Kong’s pension business

Expanding our pension business is a key priority for our Asia operations and deepens our wealth business in the region.

Factor-based investing to become the norm

Cerulli also expects demand from insurers and private banks to pick up, going forward.

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