Asian Investor

Investor demand builds for emerging-market debt

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Amy Cho, Asia-Pacific business development head at Pictet Asset Management, discusses how interest in local- and hard-currency EM debt is gaining critical mass.

Challenger eyes Asia assets for Aussie super funds

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Saying superannuation funds want more international exposure, Challenger buys a stake in an Asian boutique and is targeting other deals.

Asia hedge funds see inflows but lag US

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

A trend of asset outflows is reversing in Asia, but hedge funds are expected to find capital-raising tough this year.

FRM launches Japan fund of hedge funds

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

FRM’s Japan office is on track to raise $100 million for a Japan-focused strategy of hedge funds.

SSgA boosts Asia ETF team, plans more listings

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:40:00 GMT

State Street has hired its first Asia head of business development for exchange-traded funds to target fund managers, among others.

SSgA boosts Asia ETF team, plans listings

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:40:00 GMT

State Street has hired its first Asia head of business development for exchange-traded funds to target fund managers, among others.

SSgA boosts Asia ETF sales team, plans more listings

Thu, 17 May 2012 06:40:00 GMT

State Street has hired its first Asia head of business development for exchange-traded funds, anticipating a growth in demand for the products.

CIO Horrocks sees positives of ditching euro

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Mathews Asia's Robert Horrocks says Greek default would have minimal impact on Asia. The firm talks about its expansion and product plans.

Currency warrior James Rickards shoots, misses

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

James Rickards, partner at JAC Capital Advisors, plugs his book on currency wars by saying the Fed’s quantitative easing puts the world at risk.

NCSSF outlines investment plans to 2015

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

China’s social security fund aims to plough up to Rmb250 billion into state-owned enterprises and private-equity funds to support the real economy.

HSBC prime brokerage targets China hedge funds

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Built upon the bank’s custody and fund admin business, HSBC’s fledgling prime brokerage platform will expand to the US after roll-outs in Europe and Asia.

CIO Horrocks sees positive side of ditching euro

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Mathews Asia CIO Robert Horrocks says Greek default would have minimal impact on Asia. The firm talks about regional expansion and product plans.

Pessimism persists over high Asia trading costs

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Exchanges and governments are largely to blame, with Hong Kong a particular culprit and a profit margin that leaves Apple in the dust.

CSRC introduces raft of QFII relaxations

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The regulator improves the process of QFII applications and quotas, easing limits on asset allocation and structured products.

Coutts hires first Asia products head

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

It continues to rebuild by hiring the ex-head of private bank sales from HSBC to run Asia products and services out of Hong Kong.

Goldman launches Asia fund development drive

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has hired Masaki Taniguchi as its first head of product development for Asia-Pacific. It aims to tailor its regional offering, including to retail.

Japan managers adopting algos for execution control

Mon, 14 May 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Institutional investors and asset managers are increasingly using algo strategies and DMA technology in a structural shift, notes JP Morgan's Michael Green.

Technology challenges facing wealth managers in Asia

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Using multiple platforms causes administrative headaches and makes a technology solution that provides information in digestible format key to client servicing.

Local PE boom tipped for China commercial real estate

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The nascent sector is still largely funded by foreign investment, but Treasury China Trust expects this to change.

Expect Korea wave into alternatives

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

The former head of real assets at Korea Post says Korean institutional investors are set to pour money into global alternative investments.

Updated: AsianInvestor’s roundup of job-hoppers, May 11

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:17:00 GMT

HSBC names Asia head of prime services, BoA-Merrill loses Asia cap-intro head, Lothian departs BEA Union, China AMC sees GM step down and Eastspring installs Indonesia team.

AsianInvestor’s weekly roundup of job-hoppers, May 11

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:17:00 GMT

HSBC names Asia head of prime services, BoA-Merrill loses Asia cap-intro head, Lothian departs BEA Union, China AMC sees GM step down and Eastspring installs Indonesia team.

Capital International closes sixth PE fund at $3 billion

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Asian sovereigns and pension funds are among investors for the oversubscribed emerging markets private-equity vehicle.

Fear 'unfair' fees on HFTs will crimp innovation

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Australia's move to charge HFT participants based on the number of messages they send to the exchange is self-defeating, but may be copied, warns Deutsche Bank.

Distributors offer tips on how to improve Asia fund sales

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:40:00 GMT

They reveal a smarter way to work for asset managers, who are expected to focus more on private banks. But institutional sales hold the key.