Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

NZ Super sells three offshore PE funds

The Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VII fund invests in media, financial services, professional services, and software and information services in developed markets.

Ausbil wins industry fund mandate

Ausbil head of institutional business Ross Youngman said the mandate win was a strong endorsement of Ausbil's commitment, team, process, performance and market positioning.

Labuan IBFC launches ASEAN Roadshow 2016

He went on to state that the Roadshow will also focus in meeting the wealth management needs in the region

Korean Financial Firm Joins Blockchain Group R3

Global private blockchain consortium R3 sees its first Korean financial institution join its ranks with the inclusion of South Korea’s Hana Financial Group.

Jittery investors push yields on ultralong JGBs to record lows

The yield on 30-year JGBs slipped 3.5 basis points to 0.355%.

NZ Super Fund sells private equity investments

These investments were some of the smaller ones in the fund and the move to sell them is consistent with our strategy to have fewer, deeper relationships with our investment managers.

Nab launches asset backed green bond

NAB is naturally excited to leverage and extend its position as Australia's leading debt financier of renewable energy and its securitisation capability by now arranging what is both a world first Climate Bond certified securitised Green Bond

ABN AMRO's Tier-Two Formosa Bond Explained

As a result, ABN AMRO became the first foreign issuer of subordinated Formosa bond with a 15-year tenor on April 8

Gpif launches registration system for foreign equity managers

The GPIF began accepting applications for the mandates on April 18, 2016, and will review submissions beginning June 1, 2016.

Thailand's SCB Said to Mull Options for $3 Billion Insurance Arm

Foreign insurers have been drawn to Southeast Asia as increasing household wealth leads to rising demand for life coverage

Japan's SMBC Nikko sets up investment banking team in New York - CEO

The team will grow to around 10 members by March next year

1Mdb and Abu Dhabi Feud Over Coming Bond Payment

Officials worry that a default could further undermine investor confidence in Malaysia

Northern Trust and AltX partner on hedge fund data

The partnership sees both structured and unstructured data for hedge funds available via one platform.

Van Eck launching infrastructure and dividend ETFs

The ETF will track the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Hedged AUD), a diversified global infrastructure index.

ING Group likely to sell its stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank soon: sources

Analysts said the ING Group's shareholding in Kotak Bank is non-core in nature

Uob sets up Sino-Singapore private equity fund with PingAn, Chinese partners

The fund will invest primarily in Chongqing-based projects in specific industries, focusing on financial services firms developing their Sino-Singapore capabilities, as well as aviation companies exploring travel between Chongqing and Singapore, and other

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