Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

JPM China gets approval to distribute local mutual funds to investors in mainland

JPMorgan was the first foreign bank to establish an LIB in Beijing and by obtaining a fund distribution license,

Hurdles remain to establishing REITs China's property market

This year's introduction of credit asset securitization in select trial markets rekindled interest in REITs.

Singapore’s £100bn investment fund plans expanded presence in London

Temasek is to use its new London office as a platform to explore a series of investments in Africa.

Schroders makes it three in a row

They recognise the contribution of the industry's high-flyers while raising money for charities including the Sydney Children's Hospital and the Odyssey House McGrath Foundation.

Elite French Winemakers Seek Elusive Chinese Blend

The world's fine winemakers have exacting standards for soil, climate and cultivation to produce the perfect grape

IFM to open Tokyo office

Industry Funds Management is set to open an office in Tokyo to be headed up by Eddy Schipper, current executive director, business development.

Nikko Asset Management Acquires Asia-Pac Investment Manager

Nikko Asset Management said on Thursday it has acquired an Asia-Pacific investment manager, Treasury Asia Asset Management

Henderson Pitches Global Strategies to Broad Base of Investors

Henderson Global Investors will expand its Australian footprint and offer funds to retail, mezzanine and institutional investors

MetLife Receives Regulatory Approval to Set Up Representative Office in Myanmar

MetLife announced today that it has received the regulatory approval from Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration to establish a representative office in Myanmar.

Citi voted top FX provider by Asia corporates

The poll surveyed 3,504 senior treasury, financial and management officials based in Asia, representing 3,044 different institutions.

Sun Hung Kai Financial acquires shares in Kima Capital

Sun Hung Kai Financial is pleased to announce the addition of Kima Capital Management limited to SHK Fund Management

Maybank Kim Eng Vietnam to be first 100% foreign owned securities company

Maybank Kim Eng Holdings said it had obtained the approval of the State Securities Commission to convert Maybank Kim Eng Vietnam into a single-member limited liability company

Malaysia should focus on fund management industry, says financial expert

S Das & Associates Pty Ltd consultant, Satyajit Das, said by doing so, it could also help the country to achieve its economic and social objectives easier

London Jumps Queue in Race to be Yuan Hub

London has stolen a march over Singapore in the race to become a yuan hub, becoming the first foreign city to be allowed to invest directly in domestic securities on the mainland.

SSgA Expands Retail Presence With OneVue Partnership

OneVue and State Street Global Advisors have entered into a strategic partnership that will see SSgA launch six exchange traded fund model portfolios through OneVue's Unified Managed Account.

Challenger AUM up 31%

Chief Executive Officer Brian Benari said: "We are very pleased with the unseasonably strong retail annuity sales and remain committed to our 2014 guidance.

Gaynor's Milford Kicks $16mln Into Xero's $180 Mln Capital Raising

Milford Asset Management, with more than $2 billion under management, participated in Xero's $180 million capital raising this week

New Zealand fund hands Northern Trust four mandates

The NZ$23 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund has appointed the asset management arm of Northern Trust to manage four new global equities mandates.

City Financial To Expand Range With Asian Macro Launch

City Financial is to launch an Asian macro fund for Geoffrey Barker

Can super investors really bank on ethical investment?

One quarter of Australians would be willing to switch superannuation funds to avoid investing in coal or coal seam gas

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