Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Philippines to post above 6% growth, economist of Swiss private bank says

THE PHILIPPINE economy would likely grow above 6% this year and in the near term, falling short of the low end of official targets this year.

Product Differentiation Remains Key To Getting On Fund Lists Unique ideas required as managers struggle to get noticed among big names

Having the right product fit and how to differentiate their funds from peers were among the key challenges cited by asset managers.

W. R. Berkley's New Asia Unit to Boost Commercial Insurance

W. R. Berkley's insurance business in Asia will complement its existing reinsurance presence there.

CIMB-Principal launches APAC growth fund for capital appreciation

The emergence of the urban middle class has created a huge increase in private consumption and infrastructure spending

CB woos fund managers in S’pore

They had explained to the fund managers on the reforms on the economic front and how the Constitutional amendments will be carried out.

CCI clears Sanlam's stake buy in Shriram Group's insurance firms

The acquisition will be done through Sanlam Emerging Markets (Mauritius) a group firm of Sanlam Ltd.

NPS to up global investments in 2017-2021

The proportion of local stocks and bonds will be reduced to less than 65 percent by 2021 from 75.7 percent as of the end of 2015, NPS said.

China Merchants Securities to Slash Size of Hong Kong IPO

In June, The Wall Street Journal reported that China Merchants planned to raise up to $5 billion in a Hong Kong IPO

Big Hedge Fund Approved to Set Up Shanghai Subsidiary

Company registers with $7.6 million in capital

Asset manager China Post Global looking at opportunities in expanding Asian ETF market

Broadridge will also manage its ETF products globally as well as the firm's China fund distribution network

Private equity circles back around SAI Global

The question is whether enough has changed in the past two years to mean a deal would now be achievable.

Hedge funds lose money but managers make billions

The industry has been criticised by some for making too much money for itself and too little for investors.

Credit Suisse, JPMorgan Join Goldman In Propertylink float

Credit Suisse and JPMorgan are understood to have won themselves a lucrative mandate alongside Goldman Sachs to advise Stephen Day’s Propertylink on the $500 million initial public offering of its industrial real estate fund

Cautious Banks; No Cheer Seen On Interest Rates, NPAs: JP Morgan

Brokerage house JP Morgan has a cautious view on Indian banks after a tepid performance by most private sector banks.

EPF Makes New Strides In ESG Investing

In line with the global shift towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing, Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund worth 684.53 billion ringgit announced plans to divest its stakes in tobacco businesses and focus on investing in assets

Morocco’s BMCE Bank signs two deals with China Africa fund

The agreement also includes technical components to support innovation in the field of aircraft leasing and new banking sector technologies.

RHB keen to expand commercial operations in Indonesia

RHB Capital is targetting a listing exercise in July for RHB Bank.

Nikko AM and LGIM Sign Business Cooperation Agreement

Japan’s Nikko Asset Management and UK investment firm Legal & General Investment Management have formed a business alliance for the provision of investment management services.

Apple invests $1 billion in Chinese ride-hailing service Didi Chuxing

The move aligns Apple with Uber Technologies Inc's chief rival in China, as automakers and technology companies forge new alliances and make cross investments.

Praemium partners national advice firm

Futuro is an independently owned, non-aligned ASF licensee and manages a national network that accounts for more than $2 billion in funds under advice.

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