Temasek champions catalytic debt to scale up blended financeNishtha AsthanaNov 21, 2024Catalytic debt could be a game-changer for blended finance, offering a bridge between project development and commercial viability in emerging markets according to Temasek's head of financial services.
F&C Investments favours Russia, UAE and BrazilRita Raagas De RamosJul 3, 2008Attractive share-price valuations, huge current account surpluses, and capital flows are among the reasons F&C is overweight in these markets.
F&C opens first Asian office in Hong KongJun 5, 2008Alvin Chua has been named head of distribution and business development for the region.
Aberdeen makes tentative steps in ChinaJul 18, 2007The UK fund manager says it will open offices in China and Taiwan, but is still hesitant about trading in highly priced A-shares.
Jury is out on ChinaÆs new bankruptcy lawSimon Osborne Jun 7, 2007China's new insolvency laws may open up a new landscape for investors such as distressed-asset hedge funds.
Citi relocates Zhang to Hong Kong Sep 5, 2006Shengman Zhang moves from New York to take on the role of chief operating officer for Asia-Pacific.
KE Absolute makes two senior Hong Kong appointmentsSimon Osborne Mar 19, 2006New heads of research and sales named by hedge fund brokerage.
CLSA and SBI Cap create Indian JVSameera AnandJan 18, 2006Firms buck trend away from joint ventures between foreign and local firms.
Bob Johnson named as local head of oil and gas project finance for Standard Chartered Simon Osborne Jan 18, 2006Ex SG financier to spearhead energy deals across Asia.
FTSE and Bursa Malaysia launch indicesJame DiBiasioJan 16, 2006The stock exchange will gradually replace existing indices with the new, modern line-up, including Islamic benchmarks.
IRG and Oria Capital launch TMT fundSimon Osborne Dec 16, 2005Duo to focus on Korea, China and Japan.
Enam gains and loses a senior executiveSameera AnandNov 24, 2005Munesh Khanna to join Enam in place of Mahesh Chhabria.