Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

CIMB-Principal wins multiple awards

CIMB-Principal deputy chief executive, Munirah Khairuddin received the awards at a presentation ceremony held on February 25, 2013.

Asian Art Week at Christie’s to begin on March 20

The collection includes names of renowned artists such as Vasudeo S. Gaitonde, Maqbool Fida Husain, Tyeb Mehta, Jagdish Swaminathan and Syed Haider Raza.

GFI GROUP Opens New Office in Manila, Philippines

GFI (HK) Securities granted license to operate in Fixed Income Markets.

Wind up or stop charging, Sebi tells MF laggards

Sebi pulls up AMCs managing non-performing schemes for years and yet seeking approval for new ones

Schroders offers Global Multi-Asset Fund in Hong Kong

The Fund seeks to achieve this goal by investing in global equities

Deutsche launches Japanese equity ETF

Actively managed funds have had mixed fortunes in the country.

PIMCO Launches PIMCO Emerging Markets Full Spectrum Bond Fund

'One Stop' Fixed Income Strategy Deploys Dynamic Asset Allocation and Robust Risk Management

JP Morgan To Launch Asia Infrastructure Fund II

The Group was established in 2007 to pursue investments in Asian infrastructure stemming from massive population growth and increasing urbanization and industrialization.

Bank of England close to yuan deal

Deal with People's Bank of China would help City of London become trading hub for world's fastest growing currency

New Hedge Fund Deposits to Triple, Deutsche Bank Says

Hedge fund assets worldwide may increase 11 percent to $2.5 trillion by year-end

HSBC shuts Duggal’s India hedge fund after outflows

At its peak in 2008 the fund was more than $300 million in size. By the end of December it had shrunk to $85 million.

Brevan Howard Alumnus Edwards to Start Asia Stock Hedge Fund

“Being able to leverage the experience of Woori and NewAlpha is a tremendous asset, particularly in the early stage of our fund’s growth,” Edwards said in an e-mail.

Fund managers upbeat - Research

But risk of sovereign defaults lingers and concern about government intervention grows.

BNP Paribas wins sub custody recognition in 22 markets

This marks the first industry recognition for sub custody in three markets for BNP Paribas – Australia, Brazil and India.

State Street ranked No. 1 Globally for Securities Lending Among Custodians in Satisfaction - Survey

Respondents said State Street had the ability to create bespoke programs

Asia alts managers voice regulatory concerns

A private equity COO fears rule tightening is too broad-brush and will inflate costs

NAB Asset Servicing connects to Calastone

NAB Asset Servicing has connected to the Calastone global transaction network to facilitate its interaction with fund managers.

CIMB-Principal rolls out Bond Fund with Asian Investment Exposure

Asian Bonds continues to find ground among investors

Bank of Ningbo to set up fund management arm

Bank of Ningbo is one of the five commercial banks that have been allowed to set up fund management companies under a pilot program approved by the State Council.

Standard Life leaves Bumi fight in balance

Standard Life’s decision comes a day after one of the Bakries’ allies unexpectedly sold a 10 per cent stake.

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