Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

Architas launches sustainable focussed fund

“By launching the fund, we are expanding our commitment to sustainable investing and delivering a product that aligns with our investors wants and needs,”

Prudential Delivers Continued Operational Progress and Completes Strategic Re-Positioning

New business policies sold to both new and existing customers rose 16 per cent to 3.9 million and included 109,000 policies which were sold direct to the consumer through digital systems, including Pulse.

Collectius captures new loan portfolio in Thailand

Kiatnakin Phatra Bank is one of Thailand’s leading banks providing a range of financial services encompassing commercial banking, capital markets and debt restructuring.

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Philippine pension fund GSIS’s net loss shrinks 82%

The fund’s total assets under management rose 6.25% year-on-year to 1.53 trillion pesos in 2021.

Asia Pacific alternatives see strong fundraising, but “dark clouds” loom, Preqin says

The hotel segment was a key sector that benefitted in 2021, buoyed primarily by domestic tourists as well as some international business travellers and luxury segment tourists.

Malaysia’s Khazanah profit plunges

The strategic fund holds assets that bring “long-term economic benefits” for the country, including Telekom Malaysia, power company Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airports, and highway operator PLUS Malaysia.

AIA acquires Blue Cross in Hong Hong and deepens Bank Of East Asia Bancassurance partnership

This transaction significantly accelerates AIA’s health and wellness strategy in Hong Kong, deepens the distribution partnership with BEA and brings new product expertise to support AIA’s distribution channels.

Apex Group appointed by leading Chinese VC firm

Has successfully raised its very first RMB fund 4 months after they established.

Endowus Launches New Factor Portfolios with Dimensional Funds

Seven Dimensional funds are included in the new portfolios, including two newly incorporated SGD share classes of the US Core Equity Fund and the Emerging Markets Sustainability Core Equities Fund.

HSBC Asset Management launches sustainable healthcare fund for Hong Kong investors

These companies will be offering affordable innovation with advantages in the market.

Richard Li-backed FWD Targets Southeast Asia

FWD also pointed to the region’s expanding middle class, wealth accumulation and protection gap as driving the region’s growth.

Korea Post calls bids for domestic equity fund mandate

Korea Post had around 134 trillion won of assets under management as of end-2020.

Brunei Darussalam to reform state-owned pension fund TAP in 2023

There are several weaknesses to the pension fund as it stands, according to a fund manager at a Malaysian asset management firm.

Link Group hires general manager for transformation

Chief executive of the retirement and superannuation solutions business Dee McGrath said the appointment will continue to enhance the member experience and address increasing regulation.

iCapital Expands Strategic Partnership with Bank of Singapore

Deal deepens iCapital’s relationship with one of the fastest growing Asian private banks and accelerates fintech firm’s growth across the APAC region

Jersey included in UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

As with the recent Australia deal Jersey's inclusion in this agreement supports our obligations under the Jersey-UK Customs Arrangement, and accords with the principles endorsed by the States Assembly for FTA participation on 23 November 2021.

Philippine pension fund seeks bids for 10 billion peso domestic equity mandate

The tender is only open to members of the Fund Managers Association of the Philippines and the Trust Officers Association of the Philippines.

Transamerica Life Bermuda launches new insurance product for HNWIs

New term life plan provides utmost protection for HNW customers whilst giving them the tailored flexibility they need

Saxo Bank announces 2021 annual results

During the year, the Saxo Bank Group welcomed a record-high number of 263,000 new clients and saw a continued inflow of client assets

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