Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

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.

Turner & Townsend leads delivery of largest Lloyd's office in Asia

The project, includes a shared communal meeting area on the 5th floor with a coffee house and Japanese Zen garden.

HK’s Mirae Asset to buy out partners’ stake in Vietnamese securities company

KIS Vietnam will also probably be the target of transforming into a wholly foreign owned company.

Guotai Junan International says CEO missing; shares slump

It is not clear what is behind Yim Fung's disappearance, but the news added to market concerns about China's crackdown on alleged market irregularities following a slump in mainland stocks this year.

CCB Asia Appoints CIMB Investment As Bond Listing Agent

We are ready to join the Malaysian market with the listing of the notes on Bursa Malaysia and hope that the listing will further enhance our profile in Asean region including Malaysia.

India’s Yes Bank To List Green Bonds At London Stock Exchange

Yes Bank has been a pioneer in the Indian green bond market, issuing the country’s first green bond in February this year in which it raised $150 million.

CLSA appoints S&P DJI to calculate new custom index

Their expertise in index calculation will allow us to focus on the strategic and commercial aspects of our business, which contributes to our growth.”

SC Investment Management Granted Singapore Capital Markets Services License

We are honoured to be awarded this licence which is much sought after in Singapore

Standard Life Investments in talks with China P2P firms

The UK asset manager is discussing providing product for Chinese peertopeer firms’ online platforms, amid debate over the potential disintermediation of traditional distributors.

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