Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Fidelity Asian Values fee slashed

We regularly review our fees to ensure they remain competitive

Dollar denominated bonds a preferred choice to earn extra yield overseas

Rich Indians, who park money in overseas destinations for future use, have devised a new strategy to push up their return on investments.

Global provider launches largest China-focussed logistics infrastructure fund

Global Logistics Properties, a global provider of logistics facilities, has launched the largest China-focussed logistics infrastructure fund so far.

Equity fund inflows near record as retail investors return

Domestic net inflows into equity mutual funds in June were the second-highest ever - second only to January 2008 before the financial crisis took hold, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India.

BlackRock joins QDLP as Shanghai scheme expands

The world’s largest asset manager has won a licence and quota for Shanghai's alternatives investment programme. The move comes as China's rival crossborder schemes aggressively grow their business.

Rakuten launches first ETFs on TSE

We will continue to develop innovative ETFs, and thus empower investors to enjoy the fruit of our investment solutions.

Nomura to enter asset management business alliance

Nomura will take a 20 percent stake in the new company, while Japan Post Bank will take a 45 percent stake, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank a 30 percent stake, and Japan Post a 5 percent stake.

European platform seeks Asian boutique managers

With shareholders including Amundi, the IM Square platform aims to acquire minority stakes in “entrepreneurial” asset management companies in the US, Europe and Asia.

UK rolls out the red carpet for Chinese fund managers

The message was crystal clear: come to London and do business.

GLP raises $3.7bn for new China logistics fund

Singapore-based property developer says sovereign wealth funds are among the institutions to have committed to the logistics fund.

ICH Gemini launches private equity fund in Singapore

ICH Gemini said in a statement that its "wide footprint" in China will provide its investment companies with "access to the booming Chinese capital markets" and offer them exit strategies via a public listing or trade sale.

Old Mutual Asian Equity Fund sets sights on income

Old Mutual Global Investors has announced its intention to refocus the strategy of the group’s Asian Equity Fund.

Japan Post to launch investment trust JV with Nomura, SMTB

The company said it would start the joint venture with Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd and Nomura Holdings Inc. It said the venture plans to start selling investment trusts at post offices in February 2016.

Milford to raise performance hurdles

The fund manager wrote to investors this week to tell them it will have to beat the official cash rate plus 2.5 per cent to earn its bonus on the fund from September 1.

Banking giant ANZ readies plan for India ops expansion

Australia and New Zealand Bank (ANZ), the Melbourne-based bank with a market capitalisation of A$85 billion and assets of A$772 billion, said that India will become the growth engine for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Global Logistics Properties sets up US$7 billion China-focused fund

The proceeds will be used to develop 13 million square metres of warehouses in four years. GLP, which is the largest warehouse developer in China, Japan and Brazil, is the fund manager and holds a 56 per cent stake.

BlackRock steps up China drive with new license to raise onshore funds

U.S. fund giant BlackRock Inc has won a special new licence that will allow it to raise funds in China directly for the first time

Swiss Asia Adds 17 Hedge Funds as Assets Reach S$2.5 Billion

Swiss-Asia, which on average added one fund per year during the 10 years since its inception in 2004, is benefiting after the Monetary Authority of Singapore in 2012

New Zealand Super hails sea change in ESG observance

Private equity has seen the most change and it has become very common for asset owners to integrate ESG factors into their selection process, says NZ Super's

K2 Asset Management launches new fund

Mr Neal added that the fund has a “trust structure” as opposed to a close-ended LIC structure and would be actively managed.

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