King Wai Asset Management (Asia) Company Limited (“the Company") was granted a license to undertake Mutual Fund and Private Fund management businesses by the Ministry of Finance under the supervision of the Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC"). The Company officially commenced operations on May 10th, 2007 in the name of Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited (“Manulife AM (Thailand)") which is a part of Manulife Financial Corporation (“Manulife Group")
On March 31st, 2021, King Wai Group completed the share acquisition of the Company from Manulife Group. Consequently, King Wai Capital Limited (“KWC") and King Wai Group (Thailand) Public Company Limited (“KWG") become direct shareholder and indirect shareholder of the Company, respectively. With a new region-wide strategy, the Company was renamed to be King Wai Asset Management (Asia) Company Limited as Thai asset management company of King Wai will act as the Asian regional hub for the financial services growth plans.
Manulife AM (Thailand) was established.
Manulife AM (Thailand) officially commenced its operation on May 10, 2007.
King Wai Group (KWG) and Manulife entered into agreement for KWG to acquire Manulife AM (Thailand).
On March 31st, 2021, King Wai Group completed the share acquisition of the Company from Manulife Group. Consequently, King Wai Capital Limited (“KWC") and King Wai Group (Thailand) Public Company Limited (“KWG") become direct shareholder and indirect shareholder of the Company, respectively.
On August 1st, 2021 Manulife AM (Thailand) renamed to be King Wai Asset Management (Asia) Company Limited.