Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Temasek sees China growth reviving in second half

The firm has steadily cut its positions in Chinese technology giants such as Alibaba Group and Didi over the past year, while also suffering losses in the country’s online education space.

Apex Group strengthens global presence with close of MMC acquisition

Acquisition includes purchase of Australian subsidiary IFAA

Asian funds seek to ease outsourcing challenges

Tech-savvy Asian investors are also starting to request for instant access to their data; preferably via 24/7 self help portals.

AMP reaches $250m deal with Dexus

AMP chair Debra Hazelton said the sale was a “strong outcome for AMP shareholders and Collimate Capital stakeholders”.

AMP sells Collimate Capital’s international infrastructure equity business

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KKR completes acquisition of leading Japanese real estate asset manager

Asset manager enters next phase of growth under new name, KJR Management

Aventura Group and Acclime enter into a strategic partnership.

Under the terms of the partnership, Acclime will take over the responsibility for the accounting and corporate secretarial function for Aventura’s existing customers.

UAE, South Korea to jointly promote entrepreneurship and support SMEs

The entrepreneurship and SME sector accounts for 99 per cent of the total companies in South Korea, and 98.5 per cent of the private sector in the UAE

AMP confirms potential sale of investment management unit

The firm said that it is in talks with multiple parties, including real estate firm Dexus, regarding the potential sale of the assets and businesses of the unit.

Singlife with Aviva Appoints Matter for 360° Sustainability Data to Drive Investment Decisions

With Matter’s platform, Singlife will be able to monitor key environmental risks to its investments and in future, present more extensive reports to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) as part of its disclosure requirements.

Thematics Asset Management enters retail market in Hong Kong with five funds

The Thematics Safety Fund seeks to capitalise on the ever-growing demand for greater safety and security in all aspect of our lives – from data protection and secure payment to airport security and safe transport.

Igloo Shows Insuring the Unbanked is Tricky

Countries in Southeast Asia have generally low penetration of insurance.

Cbus, Media Super merger complete

Arter explained Cbus' ambition is to grow to $150 billion.

KKR Invests in Shriram General Insurance

KKR’s investment builds on strong tailwinds in the Indian general insurance industry

Fidelity, T Rowe Price Face Biggest Sri Lanka Hit

The report cited data showing Sri Lanka’s sovereign bonds are paying around 30 percentage points higher yield than U.S. Treasurys, compared with a 10-percentage point level for being considered distressed debt.

Generali and ZA Bank form bancassurance partnership

This partnership is the first of its kind in Hong Kong

Magellan YTD outflows approach $15b

“In addition, Magellan has received notifications of intention to redeem of $0.2 billion which is reflected in the FUM figures.”

Korea fund Yellow Umbrella seeks bids for 400 billion won domestic REIT mandate

The blind fund is scheduled to be established by the end this year.

Malaysia’s private retirement scheme assets rise, early withdrawals plunge as tax reprieve ends

The share of early withdrawals, which accounted for a majority or 52% of total pull-outs in 2020, fell to 19% last year.

Allfunds’ Head of Hong Kong on Leveraging the Region’s Growth, Dynamism and Diversification

“We are expanding, building, hiring and promoting,”

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