Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

London's role as int'l center for RMB business continues to grow

Strong levels of growth were observed across the institutional and inter-bank market.

Blackstone Gets Initial Pledges for Asia Real Estate Fund

The firm will focus on China, India, Australia and Japan, a person with knowledge of its plans said in December.

Emerging East Asia's Local Bond Markets Grow 12.1% on High Corporate Sales

"We should see further growth in the bond markets given the region's economies are continuing to expand and with foreign and domestic investors increasingly comfortable with Asian local currency debt,"

Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards - The Winners

This year saw a total of 17 awards presented on the night with WF Asia Fund taking home the Best Asian Hedge Fund award along with Best Asian Long/Short Equities Fund. A particularly sweet success for Ward Ferry Management who have been in the business fo

NAB joins Dim Sum rush

A credible result for National Australia Bank’s first public offering of renminbi-denominated debt has raised hopes for more Australian issues in the Dim Sum bond market.

Dagong Global gains market access to EU

Having gained authorization from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the company will officially start conducting business in Europe on June 13.

Asia remains hot destination for Chinese investment

Asia is still the hottest destination for China's overseas investment, accounting for more than half of the country's total foreign direct investment, a report by global consulting firm KPMG and China International Contractors Association said.

Dublin-based equity firm to sell majority stake in luxury yacht maker

Its boats typically sell for nothing less than £400,000; with Dublin-born former Formula One boss, Eddie Jordan recently snapping up its latest top-of-the-range model for a reported £20m.

Chinese predators step up luxury push

The transaction is likely to be finalized before the end of June, the report said.

HFT looks overseas in bid for asset growth

"The rapid growth in [assets under management] we witnessed before 2007 will not come back. The market will be more rational and the next trend is for Chinese money managers to go institutional," he said.

Old Mutual Global Investors eyes offshore market in Asia

The firm is in the process of introducing its new brand in Hong Kong and Singapore after an unveiling in Taiwan last week. The Asian launch follows the UK held in March.

StanChart bets on transaction banking as trade flows shift east

"Our transaction banking business is constantly evolving. We are expanding our capabilities and coverage and constantly trying to fill the gaps across our network in Asia, Africa and the Middle East,

PIMJ joins Prudential Fixed Income’s global platform

Prudential Fixed Income, a fixed income asset management and advisory business of Prudential Financial (PRU), has added Prudential Investment Management Japan (PIMJ) to its global platform.

Canadian Investment Firm Opens First Overseas Office In Asia

The Singapore location is a continuation of the Firm’s focus on world class global equity management.

BlackRock to continue investing in Malaysia

The opportunity was there because of the valuations. Now, there needs to be a change in the fundamentals.

Ex-Mizuho Star To Launch Asia-Focused Credit Fund

"There seems to be more interest in Asian credit in general at the moment," he said.

Japan's Sumitomo sells £260m stake in Barclays

Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp has sold a £260m stake in Barclays, about half its holding in the British bank.

120 Banks sign Interbank Currency Transaction (TUKAB) Byelaws

The Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia, Ronald Waas, witnessed the signing of national TUKAB byelaws

Brookfield Eyes Corporate Buyouts in Asia

Brookfield Asset Management has launched an aggressive expansion plan that will see the company invest and develop a client base in Asia.

CSC awards Challenger $250 million mandate

The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation has awarded a $250 million mandate to investment management giant Challenger Limite

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