Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Japanese investors in no mood for bargains amid banking rout

Investors are dumping banks, insurers, shippers and steel producers as a global selloff deepens, while the nation’s most expensive equities are relative bright spots.

Asian investors keep faith in emerging market securities

There are some other signs that Asia's investors might be staying the course despite the global market rout.

S. Korean institutional investors being lured to Australian property market

South Korea’s major brokerage and insurance firms including Korea Investment Co. are considering acquiring Norwest Business Park in northwest Sydney

UAE, India ties get new boost with seven agreements signed

Deals signed in the field of cybersecurity, infrastructure investment, renewable energy & space cooperation

Sun Life Financial Q4 Earnings Up on Asia, Canada Business

Its asset management business also continued to perform well.

India GDP surprises, but we have our doubts

While the number confirms India’s place as the fastest growing major economy, we have some reservations; the quality of both growth and data are in question.

'Panic situation': Asian stocks tumble amid fears of new global recession

Japan’s Nikkei index falls more than 5% in trading with Australian and some other Asian markets following suit

ESMA’s advice on the application of the passport to non-EU alternative investment fund managers

It might soon be possible for alternative investment fund managers (AIFMs) in the United States of America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Canada, the Isle of Man, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda or Australia (the Countries), to “market” non-EU alte

Cohesion brings Reliance India fund to DFM market

The product, constructed under the stewardship of Reliance chief investment strategist Madhu Kela and chief investment officer for equity

Alternatives drove Permal and EnTrust marriage

Most of them are still in single digit territory, especially related to hedge funds.

Fundnel Goes Big. Investment Crowdfunding Platforms Provides Access to Capital for ASEAN SMEs

While Singapore may be home base, Fundnel wants to empower early stage companies across all of Asia – regardless of nationality.

Finding no buyer, Baring to try turn Infrasoft around

Unable to find a suitable buyer for its portfolio investment in Infrasoft Technologies, Baring Private Equity Partners India has shelved plans to exit the firm.

Four questions for Steve Glod, fund manager of the BL-Equities Japan

Chinese stock markets have undergone a downwards correction since the beginning of the year

PQFTL wins 'Best Takaful Company in Pakistan' award

Being the flag-bearer of Takaful in Pakistan since 2007, PQFTL offers Shariah-compliant services and expertise for individual, groups and banca products

Bank of Singapore and Lion Global Investors launch Asian Income Fund

Bank of Singapore is the private banking subsidiary of OCBC Bank while Lion Global Investors is a member of OCBC Group.

Eastspring Investment Indonesia Bullish on Country's Financial Prospects

The government set this year’s economic growth target at 5.3 percent in the state budget

HLB Mann Judd launches estate planning

The firm has enlisted prominent estate planning lawyer Robert Monahan to help begin HLB Estate Services.

Flight control: China banks pilot jet leasing firms in chase for $228b market

Bank of China Ltd’s BOC Aviation Pte arm is set to go public this year with an estimated $3 billion listing

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Fidelity Life Assurance Company Limited

The ratings mainly reflect Fidelity Life’s supportive risk-adjusted capitalization and strong operating performance.

New Silkroutes Group sets up asset management joint venture

JV is part of a strategic shift for New Silkroutes after its exit from the SGX Watchlist in November 2014

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