Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

MetLife banks on trust to succeed in Japan

As Japan’s life insurance market matures, many companies are looking overseas for opportunities to expand.

ICBC sets $650m record for ‘Lion City’ bond issuance

Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has issued a total of Rmb4bn ($650m) of renminbi-denominated bonds in Singapore and Taiwan, in the first case of cross-border collaboration between the two offshore markets for the Chinese currency.

China central bank pumps 500 billion yuan into top banks

China's central bank provided 500 billion yuan ($81.4 billion) to five state-owned banks in an effort to boost corporate cash flows and prop up a sluggish economy.

Nikko AM eyes Asia buildout, multi-asset rollout - David Semaya

He will focus on governance issues and liaise with fellow directors on the board and company shareholders, while also contributing to the firm’s strategic thinking as a veteran with more than 25 years’ industry experience.

AXAIM launches ESG product

Fund manager, AXA Investment Managers has launched what it describes as its first ever fully integrated ESG SmartBeta strategy in the Australian market.

ClearView Wealth upgrades LifeSolutions

Publicly-listed insurer, ClearView Wealth Limited has begun a national roadshow to promote new inclusions in its suite of life advice products.

Goldman Sachs’s Oryza Asia Hedge Fund Said to Top $1 Billion

The Asia-focused equity long-short fund started in September 2013 with an initial capital of $80 million, according to a document sent to potential investors.

An Asia event-driven hedge fund managed by Senrigan Capital Group Ltd.,

The return extended the Senrigan Master Fun Blackstone-Backed Senrigan Fund Returned 6.8% Through August.

Asia ex-Japan hedge funds outperform peers

They have risen 7.26% to date this year, stirring expectations of stronger inflows, while long/short equity funds lead capital-raising, find two reports.

Crossinvest Wealth Management Strategies

When a domestic fund manager is faced with the need for large-cap company exposure but runs into expensive valuations,it turns out that the best course of action is usually to go with a mutual fund.

Mutual fund scheme for Indian expatriates

The fund's corpus money will be invested in industries that are going to benefit from these investments

Hong Kong Jockey Club Boosts Alternative Investments by 34%

Hong Kong Jockey Club, the city’s only horse-racing operator and single largest taxpayer, increased its allocation to alternative assets by 34 percent in the past year.

Singapore and London seen joining HK as top yuan hubs

Singapore's efforts to boost its status as an offshore yuan hub could help it become a dominant global player within five years

Sinopec to sell $17.5 bln retail stake in privatisation push

State-controlled oil giant Sinopec Corp on Sunday unveiled a plan to sell a $17.5 billion stake in its retail business, marking the country's biggest privatisation push since President Xi Jinping came to power almost two years ago.

Chinese ETFs shut to new investment

A wave of international demand for Chinese equities has forced some providers of exchange traded funds, including Deutsche Bank, to shut products to new investment.

Prominent families back Future Generation philanthropic fund

The fund represents an evolution in funding philanthropic endeavours akin to social venture bonds and crowd sourcing.

Asian investors sought for Russian bonds

Western markets are closed for the time being to state-owned banks, Gazprombank, Rosneft, and the largest private natural gas company Novatek.

Investors looking at other sources for hedge fund-like returns

Investors who are always on the lookout for higher gains are looking at alternative sources of income, particularly exchange-traded fund industry that generates hedge fund-like returns

Malaysia's AMMB to consolidate fund management units

Malaysia's AMMB Holdings will consolidate its fund management businesses into one unit to streamline and improve its operations

Paris, Beijing work to boost French yuan investments

We would be happy to see, if needed, if we could increase France's 80-billion yuan quota