Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

John C Tsang, Financial Secretary of Hong Kong, rings bell to celebrate listing of Sukuk valued at AED 3.67 billion on NASDAQ Dubai

Mohammed Al Gergawi: Hong Kong's Sukuk strengthens Dubai's position as global Capital of Islamic Economy

UAE's First Gulf Bank looks to Asia for expansion

It's not about flag planting, but about joining up trade and finance

Paris Region: a Gateway city for Asian and Middle Eastern investors

High level of cross-border investments from Asia and the Middle East. In 2013, these two areas both invested between $10 and $12 billion outside of their respective regions.

Maybank launches funds under ASEAN passporting scheme

The asset management arm of Malaysia’s Maybank has launched two funds under the ASEAN Collective Investment Schemes passporting framework

With New Fund, China Hits a Silk Road Stride

Infrastructure Projects Across Asia to Expand China’s Business and Influence

BRICS becoming a significant alternative voice in the international arena’

BRICS could emerge as a voice for an alternative world view and development model as there is a good scope to take the relationship forward

Goldman Sachs Plans Biggest Offering of N.Z. Dollar Bonds

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is planning its largest ever sale of bonds in the New Zealand currency, after peers including Citigroup Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG issued kiwi dollar notes this year.

Standard Chartered signs with Earthport to extend international ACH reach

Standard Chartered has signed a multi-year agreement with Earthport plc. Standard Chartered offers market leading International ACH coverage in its network of fast growing markets in Asia, Africa and Middle East.

UAE and Hong Kong to strengthen trade ties

Visiting Financial secretary says bilateral trade between the countries increased by over 20 per cent in the last five years

World’s first cleantech exchange launched in Singapore

The Asian Development Bank on Friday launched the world's first platform to facilitate knowledge sharing on cleantech and renewable energy between developed countries and emerging Asian economies.

ICBC Luxembourg branch launches RMB clearing service

Luxembourg is also the major center for RMB investment funds and RMB bonds in Europe

SE Asia’s best celebrated at 2014 Property Awards

These represent the finest projects and developers in ASEAN

China Southern to launch first Stock Connect ETF

China Southern Asset Management is poised to launch the first Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect ETF after its Southern Hang Seng Index ETF received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission

Japan state fund to invest in ramen restaurant chain expanding overseas

"Cool Japan Fund", financed mostly by Japan's government to promote Japanese culture overseas, will invest as much as 2 billion yen ($16.51 million) in a ramen noodle restaurant chain to set up premium outlets in Europe and the United Stat

Pressures Shelve India’s Islamic Finance

DELHI – State Bank of India (SBI) Mutual Fund has deferred the launch of Shari`ah Equity Fund in India, aimed at attracting investments from the country's Muslims, sparking rumors that the promising fund was suspended after pressures from Hindu

Star managers reveal top three ASEAN equity plays for 2015

ASEAN countries are benefitting from new reform-minded Presidents, Mayo said, and are poised to deliver good performances in the next 12 to 18 months.

ICE to start Singapore operations with five contracts

This will further Singapore's attractiveness as the main hub in Asia

Insurance giant Aviva prepares for $1bn Asian battle to hang on to lucrative Singapore links with the DBS Group

Insurance giant Aviva faces a battle next year to hang on to a lucrative contract in Singapore to sell policies through the DBS Group, which it has held since 2001.

Foreign managers urged to seek tie-ups in Asia

Foreign asset managers should seek local partnerships in order to exploit opportunities in Asian markets, due to cultural differences and regulatory obstacles, consultant Cerulli Associates claims.

Ryerson Futures and Chokhani Group to launch $15 million fund in India

Mumbai: Ryerson Futures Inc. and the Chokhani Group said on Thursday that they were launching a $15 million fund to invest in early stage technology businesses connected to Zone Startups India, a Mumbai-based accelerator

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