Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Fund houses double down on naming amid greenwashing fears

In Australasia, specifically, there were 12 fund closures during the fourth quarter including funds from Magellan and BNP Paribas.

Billionaires Plan To Buy Luxury Properties In Next Two Years

The number of ultra high-net-worth individuals in India has reached 13,600 in 2024, with projections of a 50 per cent increase by 2028

VFMC wraps up leadership changes

It is particularly pleasing to be able to promote from within, given the strength of the team.

Macau’s first local mutual fund targets mainland investors via wealth connect scheme

A&P Macau Patacas Money Market Fund will soon be offered to mainlanders in the Greater Bay Area

Prudential Financial and Dai-ichi Life partner for product distribution and asset management in Japan

This collaboration aims to leverage the strengths of both companies to expand their reach in Japan’s life insurance market.

Prime Trigen Wealth announces partnership with Eton Solutions

This collaboration will redefine wealth management for Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) and High-Net-Worth (HNW) families across the country.

Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund interested in Chinese stake in grid operator

China’s State Grid Corp holds a 40% stake in NGCP, which holds a 25-year concession to run the country’s sole power transmission operator since winning the contract in 2007.

Regal reports $2.1bn inflows during 2024

Overall, total Regal FUM grew from $11 billion at the end of December 2023 to $18 billion, a rise of 63 per cent.

HSBC unveils HyQ, a 25-storey office tower in Qianhai to drive cross-border collaboration

The bank says it sees ‘huge potential for economic and trade cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong’

Franklin Templeton Launches New Franklin Global Low Volatility Bond Fund for Hong Kong Investors

Designed to capture income opportunities for investors, the Fund will endeavor to maximize total investment return, combining consistent dividend income* with long term capital appreciation.

Alternatives equal key to success for HNW advisers

Nearly 70 per cent of HNW-focused advisers cited the asset class as a necessity for meeting client demands in the future, compared to 34 per cent of non-HNW advisers.

ESG linked to pay in top APAC listed firms

Three-quarters (74%) used ESG metrics.

BRI Distributes Rp20.33 Trillion Interim Dividend, Driving Value for Shareholders and State

This distribution not only provides direct benefits for the state, but also for the many retail shareholders from the general public.

WA financial planning firm acquired by US insurance broker

They will be directed by Gallegher chief executive of benefit services Graham Campbell to operate across its benefit and HR consulting businesses in Australia.

NUS Pilots First-In-Market Green Bond Reporting Tokenisation Initiative With Northern Trust and UOB

Based on the market best practice, issuers of green bonds provide regular updates to investors regarding the use of funds.

SFC welcomes expanding use of onshore RMB bonds as margin collateral in OTC Clearing Hong Kong Limited

Details of the new arrangement, which is subject to regulatory review, will be announced in due course.

Invest in Vietnamese stocks with strong fundamentals amid downward trend, experts advise

The average trading value on the HoSE reached nearly VND7.82 trillion ($308.24 million) per session, marking the lowest weekly level since May 2023.

Exploring the major PE players targeting Australia

There have been several deals and bids enacted in recent months as overseas firms are predicted to take a greater interest in the Australian market.

Singapore fund Paragon opens Hong Kong office to reach more wealthy clients

Fund manager sees Hong Kong as an ideal wealth management hub to reach more wealthy clients in the Greater China region

K&L Gates Advises Alyssa Partners on the Acquisition of Japan Logistics Properties

K&L Gates advised on the Singapore level asset management arrangement, together with structuring, regulatory, and related tax matters.

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