Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Hong Kong to offer renminbi loans to banks

Liquidity squeezes have shaken the offshore renminbi money markets on three occasions since the start of the year, with short-term interest rates spiking as lenders scrambled for funds.

Standard Life gears up for move into Asia’s expanding markets

David Nish, the group’s chief executive, said the changes would allow the business to target “exceptional opportunities” in the region.

HKEx to Acquire London Metal Exchange

"The deal could immediately prop up HKEx to become one of the major global metals and commodities exchanges," Hong Kong Exchanges Chief Executive Charles Li said.

Hedge Funds Fall 1.5% In May‎

The Dow Jones Credit Suisse Hedge Fund Index Finished Down 1.33% in May

Sparx Wins Sovereign Fund Money to Start Japan Property Business

Sparx Asia Capital Management Ltd. will be responsible for the five-year fund, which will have maximum capacity of 40 billion yen ($507 million) and will start in August or September, Abe said in a telephone interview from Tokyo.

Which is the world's most expensive city? Cost of living survey 2012

Tokyo is the world's most expensive city for expatriates according to the latest ranking by Mercer.

Demand for cognac in Asia lifts Remy profits

Western Europe, where cash-strapped consumers in austerity hit Greece, Spain and Italy are cutting down spending, accounts for around 20 per cent of group sales.

TMF Group sponsors Malaysian Wealth Management Forum

The Wealth Management Forum is hosted by Hubbis, an independent provider of editorial content and training for the wealth management industry in Asia. The forum is the leading event of its kind in Malaysia, and dedicated to the wealth management and priva

CIMB Group, Maybank head list of top 10 companies

The poll was to find Southeast Asia’s top companies and the others listed were Public Bank, Telekom Malaysia, Maxis, IOI Group, Tenaga Nasional, YTL Corp, AirAsia and Petronas Chemicals.

Hong Kong offers friendly environment for hedge funds

Hong Kong offers a friendly environment from a regulatory and tax perspective, Asia-focused hedge fund managers who participated in the latest Opalesque Hong Kong Roundtable, sponsored by Eurex and SunGard said.

HSBC Among First to Trade Currency Swap Without Principal Exchange in China

The swap makes the Chinese arm of HSBC Holdings PLC among the first banks to start trading the new derivative, it said in a press release.

Shinsei Bank takes over Lloyds Banking Group’s retail banking services in Japan

Shinsei Bank to Take Over Ownership of a Majority of Lloyds Banking Group’s Retail Banking Services in Japan

Northern Trust Launches Pooled Index Fund to Invest in Asian Equities

Northern Trust has launched The Northern Trust All Country Asia ex-Japan Equity Index Fund for institutional investors seeking diversified exposure to companies in Asia's developed and emerging markets, excluding Japan, and including India.

Ex-Lehman trader quits as Asia hedge funds falter

The latest to quit is former Lehman Brothers trader Allan Bedwick, who is shutting his $120 million Asia-based fund after giving it a two-and-half-year run, fund documents obtained by Reuters showed.

Tobam launches Pacific ex-Japan fund with 7IM backing

Paris-based asset manager Tobam has launched the Tobam Anti-Benchmark Pacific ex-Japan Equity fund with backing from Seven Investment Management.

Deloitte announces significant investment in strategic markets

The investment program aims to expand client service and industry capabilities in select strategic markets, bolster the hiring and deployment of top talent, and cultivate innovative new services and multidisciplinary offerings.

Fortress Asia Macro Fund Named "Best New Asia Fund"

The Fortress Asia Macro Fund was launched in March 2011, and is managed by a Singapore-based team headed by chief investment officer Adam Levinson.

Craigs Investments doubles profit to $5.3m in 'difficult' market

Craigs Investment Partners more than doubled its profit last year as the brokerage half owned by Deutsche Bank benefited from KiwiSaver inflows and reaped fees from equity and debt capital raisings.

China joins the UAE Exchange Global Network

China is the one of the most active markets in foreign exchange realm and it is apt for the leading player in the business to start its retail operations here. With this move, the world’s most populous country became the latest and a major link in t

Russia-China fund to form, eyes forestry deal

A multibillion-dollar investment fund set up by Russia and China is expected to make its first investment, into a Russian forestry company, as economic ties between the neighboring countries grow closer.

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