Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

IOOF set to merge two licences

A number of well-known financial planning groups will relinquish their licences, with advisers set to move across to other groups

Japan's pension fund flexible on reaching new asset targets

Pension fund in no rush to move mechanically on buying more domestic bonds if redemptions push weighting below goal, says chief executive

UTI rolls out Indian equity fund

UTI International Singapore said the fund is designed to mirror the firm’s best performing equity strategy by focusing on industries with stable and secular growth prospects, high revenue and profit growth.

Private equity funds join hands for big-ticket deals in India

The co-investment model works better in larger deals, which may often involve a controlling stake

Broadridge sells investment management platform to Asian hedge funds

Broadridge’s integrated solution features order management, portfolio accounting, compliance, a central data warehouse, shadow NAV generation, a mobility feature and performance management capabilities.

Nikko’s new global equities fund driven by demand

Nikko Asset Management Australia will release a new international equities funds driven off the back of investor demand and resourced from its boosted international equities team.

IAG NZ merging three insurance businesses into one

IAG would have the same obligations as AMI and Lumley had under the policies.

Sundaram Asset Management Company eyes Rs 40,000 crore AUM by FY18

We are looking at launching five funds in the country over the next three years

Hong Kong hedge fund reprimands AMP Capital over China fund performance

LIM Advisors, a $2.7 billion Hong Kong-based hedge fund, has demanded AMP Capital bring forward a review of its underperforming China A shares fund or face a revolt.

Samsung's $8 billion merger exposes broader investor concerns

The battle centered on the $8 billion merger of two Samsung affiliates, Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries.

Future millionaires bet on PH stock market

An asset manager says of all the countries in the world, the Philippines offers first-time investors the best opportunity to become millionaires.

Unions call for merger of four insurance PSUs

These four companies were created after the general insurance business was nationalised in 1971.

AZ NGA acquires $180m CBA advice firm

AZ Next Generation Advisory has acquired a 51% stake in Lifestyle Financial Planning Services, which was licensed through Commonwealth Bank dealer group Financial Wisdom.

Former Soros Manager Said to Seek $750 Million for Macro Fund

Asia-based macro hedge-fund managers, who seek to profit from trends in equity, credit, currency and commodity markets

Why vice fund investing in cigarettes, booze and sin is sticking to its guns

We've been doing poorly over the past 12 months with the evisceration of the gaming sector

Multiasset strategies gaining traction in Asia, says Pictet

Institutional investors are treating their portfolios with a greater level of tactical awareness, a portfolio manager says, with multiasset allowing them to apply their risk budget to prevailing market conditions.

Nikko Asset Management Australia meets investor demand with offer of Global Share Fund

In recognition of the demand for high performing, concentrated global equity capabilities, we are continuing to deliver more of the firm’s global expertise to the local market.

MetLife opens new innovation center for life insurance industry in Asia

LumenLab breathes new life into Asia’s insurance sector with disruptive business models

Wealth Manager Golden Equator Lauches L/S Quant Hedge Fund

Golden Equator Capital is launching a quantitative long-short equity hedge fund to bet on and/or against stocks in Europe, Japan and the U.S.

Boutiques offer M&A without the price tag

Two-partner firm Talbot Sayer claims to have “struck a niche” by advising on lower-end M&A, private equity transactions and IPOs at a competitive price.

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