Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Investec Lands SA Registry Deal

Investec has won the mandate to sell the South Australian government’s land registry business

VanEck unites offerings under universal brand

The move is part of a global initiative to bring all its businesses and investment offerings under a single “VanEck” brand.

Beulah Capital partners with $1tn global asset manager

"There are potential tax advantages from owning underlying shares. There is also greater transparency, including after tax performance reporting."

GIC deepens management bench in bid to boost investment capacity

Existing senior leaders will also be taking on additional appointments from Jun 1, the company said in a release.

Award-winning Digital Strategy Taps into Consumer Emotion Elevating MetLife Hong Kong Brand

This digitally-driven integrated marketing strategy helped MetLife Hong Kong cap an outstanding year in marketing and innovation by winning an array of 7 high-profile accolades.

KWAP homes in on real assets and tech

This would be the second property in the Klang Valley owned by KWAP and the acquisition could be finalised in the next few weeks.

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