Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Zimbabwe: Chinese FDI Skirts Zimbabwe

China has been a key ally of Zimbabwe during the past two decades when capital from western and European states declined over a diplomatic standoff, now in its 16th year.

Equity market set for volatility in short-term: Aviva Life CIO

Banks may also report better numbers than December quarter but this would be partly because of the reduced stress account list by Reserve Bank of India.

Swiss Asia adds new funds to platform

Swiss Asia is continuing to expand its offering in Singapore and Hong Kong by unveiling new funds on its fund manager platform.

Yet Another China Billionaire Looks To Add Overseas Property

Chinese billionaires from Wanda Group’s Wang Jianlin – Asia’s richest man – on down have been pouring money into offshore projects amid slowing growth at home in recent years.

At 100, retired employee to get double of basic pension

In this regarding the government issued an SRO-138 for an amendment in Jammu and Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, 1956.

State Street appointed alternatives custodian at GPIF

Recent data from the Australian Custodial Services Associationshows at 31 December 2015, State Street was the sixth largest firm with assets under custody for Australian investors, totaling about $267 billion.

AZ NGA subsidiary acquires $97m Adelaide practice

The acquisition will bring Pride Advice's total funds under advice to $250 million.

Generali sets sights on Thai expansion

Generali is hoping to capitalise on Thailand growing middle class and Asia’s burgeoning insurance sector.

FWD Group acquires 90% of Shenton Insurance

Shenton will be rebranded to FWD in due course.

Wanda Pictures Receives Investment From Puji and Jupai

In January Wanda agreed a deal to acquire leading independent Hollywood producer Legendary Entertainment in a deal worth up to $3.5 billion.

Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial closes $4.5 billion funding round

The Alibaba affiliate's latest fundraising is the biggest ever for a private Internet company.

Swiss-Asia expands hedge funds portfolio

Swiss-Asia and French asset management firm Twenty First Capital have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to become the Sub-Investment Manager of the IndiAsean Fund.

Japanese companies grapple with rising pension obligations

Companies that offer defined-benefit pensions must reserve a certain amount of money to cover future obligations.

MetLife Hong Kong Awarded “Caring Company”

This acknowledgement follows MetLife Hong Kong's achievement as the Corporate Citizen of the Year (Best-In-Class) by the prestigious BENCHMARK Wealth Management Awards 2015.

Wealth Migrate announces official launch of Shanghai presence

Chinese language versions of two best-selling books written by members of Wealth Migrate's leadership team will also be launched.

MetLife Wins Model Insurer Asia Awards 2016

Company recognized for harnessing technology and creating innovative methods in developing consumer insights

Manulife exploring revival of $500m REIT listing on Singapore bourse

Another source cited shared that cornerstone investors could potentially be expected to take up 40 per cent to 50 per cent of the deal.

Permira considers IPO for Japan sushi chain Akindo Sushiro

The buyout firm is expected to hire banks in the coming weeks, this person said. The people with knowledge of the matter declined to be identified as the discussions were confidential.

No room for stingy companies in new Japan stock funds

Nomura Asset Management will bring the stocks of up to 300 companies into the fold. Selections will be based on total personnel expenses, capital outlays and research and development spending over the past three years.

The Carlyle Group's Hat In The Ring For StatePlus

Private equity giant The Carlyle Group is working on a binding bid for $1 billion Sydney-based financial planning business StatePlus.

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