Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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

Co-investing in development opportunities in the UK

Some niche players who have focused on marketing London projects to overseas buyers in Asia have since repositioned themselves as property developers and are offering Singapore investors co-investment opportunities.

Mirae Asset Daewoo chief urges aggressive overseas investment

The largest brokerage firm in South Korea was established after Mirae Asset Securities, the brokerage unit of the Mirae Group, took over a 43-percent stake in Daewoo Securities

Asian Private-Equity Firm Plans Big $4 Billion Buyout Fund

MBK Partners’ new fund is latest in a robust run of private-equity fundraising in Asia-Pacific region

Brand tie-up: Donald Trump eyes commercial realty in India

The Trump-IREO deal will be for a new high-end 600,000-700,000 sq ft office building on Gurgaon’s Golf Course Extension Road.

Italy’s Generali Group continues focus on Asean

Thailand is well placed to serve corporate and commercial lines with infrastructure projects at home and neighbouring countries.

Polar Capital blames Abenomics for disappointing financial year

Polar Capital said it would stick to its existing process and sit out the “current extreme volatility” in Japan

China's Yuan-Based Gold Fix To Include Two International Banks

According to the rules that were sent to participating banks in February, the benchmark, which will be quoted in yuan per gram, will be set twice a daily.

The men who sold 1MDB on a fake Aabar

The company, Aabar Investment PJS Ltd or Aabar BVI, based in the British Virgin Islands, had received US$3.5 billion from 1MDB.

Bennelong Funds Management ramps up offshore expansion

The firm is owned by BRW rich lister Jeff Chapman and pours profits into philanthropic endeavours.

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