Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hedge fund economics tested by challenging regulatory climate

All forms of financing are becoming more expensive for the majority of managers, and this has a direct effect on overall trade economics

PIMCO launches adviser platform

Global investment management firm, PIMCO, has launched a digital platform designed for financial advisers, institutions and individual investors.

Catering to Asia’s bank capital appetite

But 30% of the issue also ended up in the hands of extremely eager Asian investors.

$92.8m property buy up for Augusta

The company put up $15 million in equity for the fund

Louis Dreyfus Hedge Fund Edesia Said to Close Singapore Office

It’s the latest sign of the pain for commodity hedge funds as raw material prices trade at the lowest since the global financial crisis.

Citic CLSA hires Zhao Yu to raise China coverage

She will continue to be based in Hong Kong, according to an internal memo seen by FinanceAsia and her LinkedIn page.

Nippon Life plans Japan's largest REIT as investors crave yield

Nippon Life Realty Management Inc will seek investments from large Japanese investors such as pension funds and banks

Japan Pension Fund Hedges Against Currency Moves

Japan’s public pension fund, GPIF, has started to hedge against fluctuations in the euro

Hong pledges to reinvent KDB

CEO hints at flexibility in sales of stake in GM Korea, KAI

ETF's easy investing option, yet a hard sell

Yet only a small - though growing - band of retail investors in Singapore are aware that exchange-traded funds could help them do just that.

China's shadow banking risk shifts to booming bond market

Risky shadow banking borrowers moving into bond markets

Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ and NAB 'determined' to hold their dividends

Morgan Stanley's banking analyst Richard Wiles, who met with the big four, believes the risk of a dividend cut is rising although he has maintained forecasts for flat payouts in his current forecasts.

Zurich restructures retail life insurance

The retail income protection market has faced many challenges in recent years

Imelda Marcos’ jewels may go to auction

The pieces include a barrel-shaped diamond worth at least $5 million and a Cartier diamond tiara that’s likely multiple times more valuable than the previous estimate of $30,000 to $50,000.

Japanese trading houses improving free cash flow

It will also continue offloading some American wind farm projects, making up for additional investments in nickel and copper development projects.

Investors cautious on Malaysian, other Asean banks as bad debts climb

That is pressuring returns and valuations, which are at six-year lows in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

AZ NGA acquires sixth practice

The new agreement means that AZ NGA will acquire 51% of Harvest Wealth's capital, and includes a 49% share swap of Harvest Wealth equity for AZ NGA shares with a progressive 10-year buy-back.

Templeton puts faith in Malaysia with new global Islamic funds

That would complement similar investment options available from CIMB- Principal Asset Management Bhd and RHB Islamic International Asset Management Bhd.

India bank to loan $30 mln for Maldives housing

State Bank of India has agreed to provide a loan worth US$30 million for housing projects in the capital city's suburb, government announced Wednesday.

Walker Corp to sell Collins Square development; UBS snares mandate

The portfolio comprises five assets and its estimated value is circa $2.5 billion.

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