Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

ANZ granted licence for direct NZD-CNY trading

ANZ today announced The People's Bank of China has approved its licence to act as a market maker for NZD-CNY direct trading on the China Foreign Exchange Trading System

Options limited in cutting pension fund charges in Hong Kong

The issue of Mandatory Provident Fund charges has long been contentious amid complaints that captive savers are being milked by fund management and fund administration companies.

Morgan Stanley's Arena may float office fund

Morgan Stanley's Arena Investment Management is looking at the best way to deliver liquidity to investors in both its property and office funds

Alibaba Starting U.S. IPO Process as Hong Kong Proposal Falters

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. kicked off the process for what may be the biggest U.S. initial public offering in two years after struggling to persuade Hong Kong regulators to approve its proposed governance structure.

Switzerland’s biggest bank Plans New China Property Fund

Switzerland’s biggest bank is raising a second fund that will invest in Chinese residential properties to meet demand that remains “extremely strong” even amid government curbs that are lowering returns.

Morgan Stanley’s Arena considers pre-IPO asset sales

MORGAN Stanley’s Arena Investment Management is looking at the best way to deliver liquidity to investors in both its property and office funds, and will present its latest strategy at an investor day tomorrow.

Mindshare restructures Asia operations to focus on emerging markets

WPP’s Mindshare has launched a new full-service media unit in Singapore to serve the needs of companies who use Singapore and other Asian cities as their central marketing hubs to manage emerging growth markets across Asia, Midd

The World’s First Whisky Fund to Launch in HK

They speak to Rishaad Salamat on Bloomberg Television’s “On The Move Asia.”

Asset Manager “just pipped” by global giant KKR as Asia Lender of the Year

ADAMAS FINANCE ASIA LIMITED Adamas Asset Management "just pipped" by global giant KKR as Asia Lender of the Year

Taiwan needs partners in offshore yuan business

Recent fluctuations in mainland China’s yuan have done little to alter its progress toward becoming an international currency.

M&G wins Hong Kong licence, adds staff

The UK asset manager has obtained approval to market directly to professional investors in Hong Kong and is expanding headcount in the city.

New York private equity fund seeks tech partners in Oz

The firm has recruited well-connected Australian businessman Phil Scanlan to its strategic advisory board.

Alibaba rules out changing partnership structure to gain Hong Kong listing

Mainland e-commerce giant says it will not revamp in order to meet HK listing regulations while defending plunge into fund management

Sahara gets unsolicited offers for prized hotel assets

Embroiled in a major crisis back home, Indian conglomerate Sahara has got unsolicited offers for at least three prized assets

WH Ireland advises China Private Equity on AIM reverse takeover

W H Ireland has acted for AIM-quoted China Private Equity Investment Holdings Ltd on its acquisition via a reverse takeover of a portfolio of four investments from Elypsis Solutions Limited and a fundraising of US$5 million.

Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.94% in February

“Net flows were positive for the month, with subscriptions outpacing redemptions by 2 to 1,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies.

Sumitomo to start solar fund business

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will start an investment fund business targeting mega solar power plants, in a move to ensure stable fund management through investment in renewable energy projects.

Opponents of IAG's proposed Lumley takeover cite anti-competitive 'tipping point' for NZ insurance market and an 'unprecedented' level of response

Suncorp has hit back at rival IAG's claims, made in a Commerce Commission application for clearance to buy Lumley

Super Rupert : Murdoch in investment management foray with Alan Kohler

Rupert Murdoch's News Limited is considering a proposal by finance guru Alan Kohler to expand into investment management.

Singapore Broker Exodus Seen Quickening: Southeast Asia

Singapore’s shrinking brokerage industry is set to get even smaller as trading restrictions planned by regulators dent profits, according to a body that represents individual brokers.

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