Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Goodman Group in $500m joint venture with Malaysian pension service

It’s a natural evolution given their existing partnership with EPF and Goodman’s tenants

China Firms Replace Banks to Drive Hong Kong Rents: Real Estate

Chinese brokerages and asset management firms are underpinning Hong Kong office rents as the city cements its financial-market ties to the world’s second-largest economy.

Westpac payout 'abysmal' - farmer advocate

Westpac's $2.5 million payout for the 38 eligible farmers was, on average, less than $100,000 each

UBM Asia Organises Non-Profit Business4Better in China

Supported by Social Giving Services Committee and volunteering UBM staff, B4B China will gather together community partners to connect with medium-sized businesses and non-profit organisations in China .

Malaysia’s EPF commits to $390 million logistics JV

Malaysia’s Employees Provident Fund, one of the world’s largest managers of retirement savings, will jointly invest 1.4 billion ringgit (US$390 million) in developing domestic logistics assets over the next three years

Asian shares in retreat as Greek talks break down

Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem, effectively gave Athens an ultimatum, telling Greece it had until Friday to request an extension or the bailout would expire at the end of the month

Financials drag sharemarket lower

The Australian sharemarket has closed softer on weakness in financial stocks and after a raft of disappointing company data failed to impress investors

LGT Bank plans private equity rollout in Asia

The Liechtenstein royal family's bank is seeking to offer dedicated PE investment opportunities to clients in Asia.

China’s VStone to tap Europe, eyes mutual fund entry

The private securities manager has partnered Swiss firm Gottex to launch an Ashare fund in Europe.

Australian dividend growth leads Asia Pacific

Australia was the largest contributor in the Asia Pacific region with its companies delivering $50.4 billion to their shareholders in 2014.

Insurers lag behind in tech race

At a time the financial sector is racing to embrace digital technology to boost sales and drive profits

Aberdeen aims to be in Indonesia’s top 10 list

New fund manager PT Aberdeen Asset Management is preparing to start its business in Indonesia soon as it aims to be one of the country’s top 10 fund managers by assets under management in the next five years

Macquarie Group heads for bumper payday

Macquarie is also expecting a lower average tax rate this year.

BMO: Renminbi Hub Will Help Canadians Expand Business in China

Mr. Gavsie also applauded officials at all levels of government for their efforts in establishing the hub

Asian bond ETFs ease investment barriers in hunt for yield

Sweden last week helped to accelerate the search for yield when it joined the global race to adopt negative interest rates to stave off deflationary pressures.

Big hedge funds have unloaded Alibaba

Several of the biggest hedge fund managers slashed or dissolved their stake in China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd at the end of last year

Pension assets in major markets recorded more than 6% growth last year

Pension assets in major global markets recorded more than 6% growth last year with the US, UK and Japan leading the way in terms of asset size

The fastest growing firms by AsiaPacific AUM

Chinese and Indian firms performed particularly strongly last year in AsianInvestor's list of the fastest growing fund managers by assets sourced from the region.

Keybridge closer to Aurora acquisition

Publicly-listed financial services group, Keybridge Capital Limited is closer to acquiring Aurora Funds Management Limited.

Credit Growth Boosts Chinese Bank, Industrial Stocks

Financial and industrial stocks are poised to benefit amid an increase in lending as China moves to boost economic growth

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