Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

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%.

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