Activist investor pushes asset manager Voya to weigh sale – report
TL;DR An activist investor is pushing Voya Financial to explore a full sale or the separation of its health insurance unit. This highlights the growing trend of
Alts boom: UOB PB says it’s “only logical” private banks take performance fees
TL;DR UOB Private Bank defends performance fees on alternative investments as logical, coinciding with Asian family offices allocating 30-40% to alts. This shift raises governance questions for
Family offices must prioritise governance over gains, says Landmark CEO
TL;DR The CEO of Landmark Family Office argues that robust governance structures are more critical than high returns for family offices, especially during succession, to avoid conflict
Billionaire Sawiris Shuts London Family Office After UK Exit
TL;DR Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris closed his London family office after leaving the UK, driven by the abolition of the non-dom tax regime. This signals a wider
Ex-Credit Suisse veteran joins US$1.1bn IAM in Singapore
TL;DR A $1.1bn independent asset manager in Singapore hired a former Credit Suisse veteran. This reflects a broader trend of talent moving from traditional banks to
AllianceBernstein closes hedge fund AB Arya
TL;DR AllianceBernstein is closing its internally managed, multi-strategy hedge fund AB Arya. This reflects broader industry consolidation and fee pressures, prompting Asia-Pacific family offices to reassess hedge
Beyond the headlines: Where Federated Hermes sees real opportunity in the Asia ex-Japan region
TL;DR Federated Hermes argues the real opportunity in Asia ex-Japan lies in selective, research-driven stock picking, not index exposure. It focuses on quality companies in India, Southeast