Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Korea Post hires Samsung and Mirae for global bond ETF mandate

Sejong-based Korea Post has around 150 trillion won (US$119.58 billion) of assets.

Funds in Singapore’s CPF investment scheme spill red ink in 2022

“As policy moves to support the real estate industry help lift consumer confidence, we should see healthier activity growth in the second half of 2023,”

Standard Chartered throws weight behind Asian equities and IG bonds

The bank’s CIO, Steve Brice, says that diversifying into alternatives, especially infrastructure investments and hedge funds, is also important.

Singlife Transforms Investment Capabilities Through Landmark Technology Partnership with Citi and BlackRock

Singlife, a technology-empowered financial services firm, is one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most innovative insurance companies – serving over one million customers in Singapore.

Korea construction workers’ group seeks bids for 60 billion won private equity mandate

Applications are open until April 7 and the winning bidders will be chosen by early May.

Fidelity International to debut mutual fund in China in April

It is the third foreign fund management company to do so.

Hong Kong bourse to open first European office in London

HKEX acquired the metal exchange in 2012 for US$2.15 billion from a group of stakeholders, including banks and brokers.

AIA Philippines completes acquisition of MediCard

The acquisition was completed after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals from the Insurance Commission (IC) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).

Investcorp expands globally, launches its presence in Japan

The opening of Investcorp’s Tokyo office will allow the firm to provide global alternative investment solutions in Japan

KGI Asia Sage leverages Extramile to craft extraordinary wealth solution

By understanding clients' goals and unique aspirations, KGI Asia analyses the overall situation and recommends strategic asset allocations throughout all stages of their lives.

Nomura : Asset Management Recognized in Asia Asset Management 2023 Best of the Best Awards

The Country Awards recognize asset managers and fund managers for their excellence within a specific country or region.

Clime profits slide, poised for further M&A

Clime's NPAT has slid to $236,000 from $445,000 in its half-year results.

HKEX Profit Falls With More Headwinds Ahead

At HKEX, we are looking at this horizon of opportunity.

FWD to enter Malaysian life insurance market with strategic investment in Gibraltar BSN

Bank Simpanan Nasional will continue to hold the remaining 30% stake ownership in Gibraltar BSN.

Hamilton Lane opens sixth Asia office in Shanghai

Hamilton Lane’s other Asia offices are in Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

Allianz Retire+ launches guaranteed retirement income product

The firm said the decision to launch the product followed feedback that retirees needed certainty of income, especially in volatile markets or market drawdowns.

SBI Investment leads $28 million Series A in German fintech Pliant

The company also services other fintech firms with an embedded card platform that they can offer to thier clients.

FWD Takes Majority Stake in Malaysian Insurer

FWD has signed an agreement for it and other investors to hold a 70 percent stake in Gibraltar BSN Life, according to an announcement.

Allianz Posts Profit Growth in Asia

By business lines, life and health saw operating profit increase 20 percent to 532 million euros with strong profit increases in Taiwan, Malaysia, and China.

Union Bank of the Philippines Marks PSEi return with a 12B SRO

Proceeds from the SRO will be allocated to support the growth of the Bank's various business segments and its wholly-owned subsidiary UnionDigital.

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