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Abu Dhabi sovereign fund poaches from RREEF; PineBridge names Middle East CIO; Barclays, UBS make senior equity appointments; and Blackpeak adds advisers.
By The Editors
2 days ago
We will not publish our daily newsletter on Friday, May 17, which is a public holiday in Hong Kong.
By Min Ho
2 days ago
The choice of multi-asset income products available in Hong Kong has further expanded, after inflows into such strategies grew 600% year-on-year in early 2013.
By The Editors | 2 days ago
Here AsianInvestor reveals the next segment in its top 100 list of asset management companies by absolute assets invested in Asia-Pacific.
By Joe Marsh | 2 days ago
Many Asian life firms missed Japan’s stock rally, but are mulling boosting exposure now with embedded downside protection, and fund houses are also eyeing capital ...
By Scorpio Partnership | 2 days ago
Almost one in nine of the richest people in the UK are of Indian descent. That could swell if a surcharge on the nation’s top taxpayers goes ahead, writes James Horrax.
By The Editors | 2 days ago
We explore the revolutionary move by central banks to diversify, consider the impact of Abenomics, examine the issues for sec-lending in China and assess the comeback of credit ...
By Joe Marsh , Min Ho | 3 days ago
Losing its entire funds team in Tokyo to rival law firm Bingham McCutchen appears a major blow for White & Case's Asia funds business. Meanwhile, Bingham is already looking ...
By Suzy Waite | 3 days ago
The Indian firm introduces Religare Invesco AMC after Invesco's acquisition of a 49% stake is completed. The JV is led by Saurabh Nanavati, as Invesco management join the boards.
By Yvonne Chan | 3 days ago
A study finds just a third of Asian institutions invest in quant strategies, versus more than four out of five US peers. As a result, they are expected to play catch up.
By Suzy Waite | 3 days ago
As investors brace for a China slowdown, there are signs of optimism about Europe, and Japanese stocks remain in favour, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch's fund ...
By Yvonne Chan | 4 days ago
US hedge fund veterans at Salt Las Vegas take a bullish view on their home market, while eyeing emerging markets for short-selling opportunities.
By Elva Muk | 4 days ago
Early reports say Shanghai’ s executive vice-mayor Tu Guangshao has been named chairman of China's sovereign wealth fund, which may give it more allocation freedom.
By Suzy Waite | 4 days ago
Asset management executives tend to agree with a recent Robert Half survey that throws doubt on the accuracy of LinkedIn profiles.
By Leigh Powell | 5 days ago
The firm has tapped Marco Tang from JP Morgan AM in the newly-created role of head of sales, client service and business development across China, Hong Kong and Singapore.
By Yvonne Chan | 5 days ago
Despite Salt's party atmosphere in Las Vegas at night, capital introduction is a hard day's slog for hedge fund managers.
By Elva Muk | 5 days ago
With regulations set to be eased to allow Taiwanese insurers to invest lower down the global bond spectrum, Daniel Teng of Cathay Life says it may capitalise, but will need ...
By Elva Muk | 5 days ago
AZ Fund Management says it will launch an equity fund and a pure fixed income fund, while Asia Capital Reinsurance and Taishin Securities Investment Trust have also received ...
By Citi | 5 days ago
Citi’s Stewart Aldcroft explains how positioning for the proposed mutual funds recognition scheme between Hong Kong and mainland China will be crucial for global ...
By Nick Ferguson , Joe Marsh , Min Ho | 10 May 2013
SSgA loses South Asia MD, Axa hires fixed income head, RBC WM adds in Indonesia, Pimco names Japan PM, Credit Suisse bulks up fixed income, and HK boss joins Northern Trust.
By Yvonne Chan | 10 May 2013
US markets, not Asian markets, are the focus for American investors, say panelists at the hedge fund conference, although Japan is changing up the macro environment.
By Suzy Waite | 10 May 2013
In the next seven years, only the US will have more millionaires than China, according to London-based WealthInsight. And HSBC finds they will become ever more internationalised.
By Elva Muk | 10 May 2013
Market sources say HuaAn, China Universal, Da Cheng International and Bosera all plan to launch RQFII ETFs with their new quotas.
By Joe Marsh | 10 May 2013
Despite the ongoing rallies and accusations of election rigging, for the country’s business and finance executives it’s back to business as usual.
By Suzy Waite | 9 May 2013
The firm will soon roll out a Dublin-domiciled Asian fixed income product. It also expects more Japanese money to flow offshore and sees Philippine bonds as particularly ...
By Min Ho | 9 May 2013
Retail banks in the city have been tainted by recent money-laundering cases, leading some to suggest that asset managers are susceptible to being used for such activities.
By The Editors | 9 May 2013
AsianInvestor is publishing its first list of the top 100 fund firms by assets invested in Asia Pacific. We will reveal this list in descending order, section by section. The ...
By Georgina Lee | 9 May 2013
Domestic securities firms and locally incorporated foreign banks are jostling for sunshine fund business as the mainland's securities regulator awaits applications.
By Joe Marsh , Suzy Waite | 8 May 2013
Asian asset owners have made big gains in sophistication, which some feel could pose a challenge for smaller asset managers.
By Elva Muk , Suzy Waite | 8 May 2013
They see it as a natural progression, although timing remains uncertain, after China's central bank moves to curb speculation by proposing the next step to full convertibility.
By Suzy Waite | 8 May 2013
The fund will provide loans to producers and traders focused on raw materials, commodities and semi-finished products.
By Suzy Waite | 8 May 2013
Zeng Huiyu is found guilty of insider dealing on New York listed stocks, while Andy Pau had assisted in share disposals via nominee accounts in his mother's, sister's and own name.
By Joe Marsh | 7 May 2013
Even relative safe havens such as the GCC countries have suffered from turbulence in the wider Middle East and North Africa, despite the region’s potential.
By Suzy Waite | 7 May 2013
After pondering for some time about how to reach retail investors in Asia, Vanguard has had its first Hong Kong-domiciled exchange-traded fund approved.
By Yvonne Chan | 7 May 2013
After a series of setbacks, Japanese hedge funds have delivered impressive returns on the back of recent market rallies, fueling anticipation of a rebound for the sector.
By Leigh Powell | 7 May 2013
The firm has set its sights on the US, Latin America and South Asia as it strives to offer a broader suite to institutions. But market leader Samsung sees greater growth in the ...
By Yvonne Chan | 6 May 2013
Institutions are taking greater interest in Asian credit hedge funds amid low interest rates, high issuance of regional credit and volatile markets.
By Yvonne Chan | 6 May 2013
Salt Las Vegas, the hedge fund industry's biggest cap intro event, will see more Asia-based delegates, fewer gatecrashers and a touch of Hollywood.
By Georgina Lee | 6 May 2013
Amid rising cross-border investment from Asian asset managers, BNP Paribas Securities Services argues it can complement managers' existing trading desks through outsourcing.
By Min Ho | 3 May 2013
Pimco adds credit PM, UBS names head of real estate, Esemplia hires equities specialist, Northern Trust appoints sales head and Aditya Birla Sun Life unveils new CEO.
By Leigh Powell , Suzy Waite | 3 May 2013
US asset manager Neuberger Berman plans to launch a range of global emerging market and Asian bond strategies after hiring a new team from ING Investment Management.
By Dr Insup Lee | 3 May 2013
Having recently been named chairman of the $11.5 billion NH-CA Asset Management, Lee Taejae plans to reorganise its internal process and raise exposure to global securities.
By Elva Muk | 3 May 2013
Chief executive John Huang is focusing on wealthy entrepreneurs as the Taiwanese firm bulks out its private bank division.
By Joe Marsh | 3 May 2013
This conclusion emerged from Franklin Templeton’s annual global survey, which found that Indians were the most upbeat, as of late January.
By Georgina Lee | 2 May 2013
Other Asian regulators would do well to follow recent proposals made by the Australian securities watchdog, argue some market participants.
By Suzy Waite | 2 May 2013
Private equity house Armstrong Asset Management points to a dire need for investment in the clean energy sector in Southeast Asia.
By Joe Marsh | 2 May 2013
The Kuala Lumpur-based asset manager has appointed new chiefs for Malaysia, Thailand and its Islamic funds business.
By The Editors | 2 May 2013
AsianInvestor adds another senior journalist to its editorial team.
By The Editors | 30 April 2013
A Legg Mason survey of affluent investors worldwide has found Asians most eager to use income investing to grow their wealth, and most curious to know how. See our video interview.
By Georgina Lee | 30 April 2013
Asset managers appear resigned to the drive by governments globally to collaborate on information exchange and withholding requirements for combating tax evasion, says JP Morgan.
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