Investment chiefs warn equities face higher bar amid rising bond yields
Equity earnings momentum needs to offset rising bond yields, according to multiple chief investment officers (CIOs).
Business moves
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Barings and CUB partner for DPM in Singapore
Barings has been appointed as an investment strategy provider to support CUB Singapore’s discretionary portfolio management business.
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Nuveen completes acquisition of Schroders
Saira Malik will be chief investment officer, reporting to Nuveen CEO William Huffman.
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SEI opens Singapore office to support asset management in Asia
Connall McGuckian has been named managing director, head of Singapore, responsible for driving growth in Asia Pacific.
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DBS expands partnership with Avaloq
DBS and Avaloq expand their partnership to develop wealth management technology and adviser capabilities in Asia.
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FSSA Investment Managers to rebrand as First State Investments
The asset manager will return to its heritage name later this year in November.
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DWS re-brands as Deutsche Asset Management
The brand change will become effective in early November 2026.
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Axa signs MOU with BytePlus for co-innovation framework
The partnership integrates BytePlus’s artificial intelligence and large language models services into Axa’s operations.
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TRP expands HK distribution through partnership with Bank of East Asia
Under the partnership, BEA’s retail and private banking clients will have access to the T. Rowe Price Funds SICAV – China Evolution Equity fund.
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Schroders and ttb wealth securities launch partnership for Thai private wealth clients
Schroders and ttb will start with a bespoke global multi-asset portfolio for ttb wealth securities’ private wealth clients.
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IFM Investors opens Singapore office
The new office will also support the expansion of IFM’s private market capabilities across Asia.
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UBS GWM launches EAM access fund programme for clients in Asia
The programme provides access to institutional quality investment opportunities through a selection of high-performing funds.
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Barclays PB opens Singapore booking centre
The centre combines local booking capabilities in Singapore with connectivity to Barclays’ international booking centres.
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UOB Group reports higher profits
Wealth management income for 1H26 rose 16% from the previous year.
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AllianzGI agrees to buy UOB Asset Management
AllianzGI will also have long-term access to UOB’s retail client network.
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Stewart Investors calls time after 38 years
The business, formerly based in Edinburgh, effectively retired its brand name at the end of last year.
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Janus Henderson snaps-up Australian asset manager trio
The asset manager will buy Antares Fixed Income, Antares Equities, and Fairview Equity Partners.