Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

What Aussie Swimwear Brand Seafolly Plans To Do With That LVMH Investment

Reposition itself as a lifestyle brand

China Said to Consider Scaling Back Restrictions on Gold Imports

China’s central bank circulated a draft plan to ease restrictions on gold imports, said people with knowledge of the matter, in a move that may lead to lower prices in the world’s biggest market for bullion.

Russian companies abandon the London stock exchange in favor of Asia

Two Russian construction companies have decided to stop trading their shares on the London stock exchange. It follows a similar decision by Russian bank FK Otkrytie. According to experts, this is a long-term trend, as Russian issuers delist in Europe and

NAB launches first Australian climate bond

Australian renewable energy investment has received a $150 million boost with the release of the first local "climate bond" to finance local projects.

CP Group in talks to buy Citic stake

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group is in talks to buy a stake in China’s Citic, in a move by the state-owned conglomerate to broaden its shareholder base.

JLT Independent launches insurance business in India

Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT), an insurance, reinsurance and employee benefits service provider, has launched its operations in India.

South African property fund picks up more Aussie assets

A South African listed property fund is continuing its push into the Australian market, adding two NSW industrial properties to its portfolio of Australian assets.

HK hedge funds urged to litigate in tax cases

Hedge fund managers in Hong Kong should consider litigating against the Inland Revenue Department in cases regarding their policies on taxation of remuneration, say industry participants.

Altius AM launches Sustainable Bond Fund

Boutique fund manager, Altius Asset Management has launched a new product - the Altius Sustainable Bond fund.

HSBC facilitates record-breaking RQFII bid

HSBC has facilitated the application for the largest ever renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor quota allocation, on behalf of South Korean firm Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management.

HDFC Ergo inks distribution pact with Deutsche Bank

HDFC Ergo General Insurance Company today said it has entered into a distribution agreement with Deutsche Bank.

NAB launches Australia's first certified climate bond

The NAB Climate Bond is also the first bank-issued bond to be certified in compliance with international Climate Bonds Standards, a benchmark to assist investors prioritise investments that finance climate change solutions.

Won-yuan trading market opens in Seoul

To exchange the won and the yuan, one currency should have been swapped into the US dollar first to gain the other currency that is changed with the dollar later.

Shinhan-BNPP IP JV outlines RQFII plans

Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management, the first fund house to win RQFII quota in Korea, plans to launch a trio of products next month and to build a China bond-rating capability.

ICE to Start Yuan, Commodities Futures in Singapore

Intercontinental Exchange Inc. will start its first five futures contracts to be listed and cleared in Singapore next year

Singapore's GIC Buys IndCor from New York private equity firm for $8.1 Billion

The deal announced early on Tuesday, Dec. 2, puts an end to Blackstone's alternative exit plan of an initial public offering for IndCor

Religare Global Asset Management buys 26% stake in YourNest

Religare Global Asset Management, part of Religare Enterprises, today announced acquiring 26 per cent stake in early stage fund YourNest Angel Fund.

Religare Global Asset Management gets early stage exposure with 26% stake in YourNest Angel Fund

YourNest has a target corpus of Rs 100 crore

BlackRock's retail chief sees fund selection progress

Damien Mooney says most major banks have invested in due diligence over the past year, driven by regulation. But he believes fee-based distribution would challenge fund houses.

Kiwoom eyes expansion after acquisition

The Korean firm has pledged to bring more global and alternative solutions to local investors after its acquisition of $20 billion Woori Asset Management was finalised yesterday.

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