Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Aira in talks to expand businesses

Our goal is be one of the top five non-bank businesses in Thailand in terms of assets and profit margin

Trust companies in China seek transformation through QDII

Since the beginning of the year, many Chinese trust companies have sought permission to launch investments under the Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor scheme, which is expected to become one of the key trust sales in China in the future.

United Overseas Bank in tie-up to launch $250 million mezzanine fund

United Overseas Bank (UOB) has tied up with Japanese financial services firm Orix Corp to launch a US$200 million (S$250 million) mezzanine fund on Thursday.

BHP Billiton demerger plans wins backing from major investors

Major BHP Billiton shareholders in the company’s three key listings are backing chief executive Andrew Mackenzie’s $17 billion demerger proposal, making it almost certain it will pass a planned shareholder vote.

China’s hedge fund industry takes shape

Favourable environment and government policy sees boom in ‘sunshine funds’

Fidelity launches high conviction Asia Pacific fund

“With an increasingly wealthier consumer base, large-scale infrastructure development and rising levels of intra-regional trade, the Asia Pacific region offers investors the opportunity for strong long-term growth,” Srom explains.

Warburg Pincus to invest US$700m in Huarong Asset Management

Warburg Pincus is paying almost US$700m for the biggest chunk of a stake in the bad-loan manager sold to an investor group, sources say

Industry raises early concerns over Asean passport

Many of the operational guidelines fall under each local jurisdiction, which could lead to delays and duplication. Time-to-market and costs are seen as potential obstacles.

South Africa's Sanlam to spend $52 million to raise India insurance stake

The company has already spent another 1.5 billion rand on expansion since January

Shurooq explores investment opportunities with InvestHK

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) recently welcomed a delegation from Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the department to promote foreign direct investment for the Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) government.

Australia's first fossil-free super fund launched

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Bank of China Plans Offshore Tier 2 Debt Amid Capital Boost Push

Bank of China Ltd., the nation’s fourth-biggest by market value, hired four banks to help arrange its first offshore sale of subordinated securities

Ashmore launches trio of RQFII funds

Despite suggestions of tepid global demand, the UK firm is bolstering its China dedicated strategies with three actively managed debt, equity and multi-strategy RQFII products.

Chinese shop for property abroad as domestic market cools

Average spending rose to £1.07 million (HK$13.8 million) from £839,000.

Investment Opportunities Abound For International Fund Managers In Malaysia

The two-day Invest Malaysia London which ended today, drew participation from over 60 fund managers representing 48 fund manager companies with assets under management of over US$13.3 trillion.

Unrated firms target Singapore

Unrated foreign issuers have been pouring into Singapore to take advantage of a yield-hungry investor base, but a local firm’s expected default on its bond threatens to shut off the flow.

LaSalle Investment Management puts ANZ HQ stake on the market

THE commercial property market is set for another big test as US group LaSalle Investment Management puts its stake in ANZ’s Sydney headquarters on the block in a deal likely to show that the stake is worth more than $1 billion.

Leading global fund services provider further expands fund administration presence in Asia

Acquisition further expands fund administration presence in Asia

Reliance Cap-Nippon Life launch two funds, eye bank in India

The Anil Ambani-led Reliance Capital and Nippon Life Insurance Group Monday announced two funds for Japanese investors in the Indian equity and bond markets and to jointly start a commercial bank when permission comes from Indian authorities.

PE investment in real estate to cross Rs 12,000 crore

The consultant noted that there is an increase in interest globally in committing funds for Indian real estate through private equity.

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