Asian Investor

SFC bans former KGI Asia trader for life

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Michelle Ng Man Chow is forbidden from re-entering the industry by the city's Securities and Futures Commission after misappropriating client assets and attempting to conceal it.

China tops fund manager concerns

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

For the first time in almost two years, investors do not expect a recession to paralyse Europe. Instead, fears are centred on China, according to a new fund manager survey.

Khazanah, EAPF discuss sustainable investing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund and the UK’s Environment Agency Pension Fund outline their approaches to investing in sustainable development.

Eastspring's incoming CEO plans growth amid exits

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Guy Strapp, due to take the reins on August 1 as Graham Mason steps down, is eyeing opportunities in global emerging markets and EM debt, but must rebuild in institutional sales.

Photos: Japan Institutional Investment Forum

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Investors, consultants, fund managers and academia mingled at AsianInvestor's 2nd Annual Japan Institutional Investment Forum in Tokyo on June 6. Here we present a photo gallery.

Asian asset owners snapping up global real estate

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

More than half of global pension funds are forecast to be invested in real assets by the end of this year. Asians are leading the charge into real estate, finds Principal Global Investors.

HuaAn, Guotai ready landmark gold ETFs

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

China's first two gold ETFs are set to list, against the backdrop of a recent drop in global demand for the metal – though mainland fund houses see this as a buying opportunity.

SSgA boosting Asian capabilities, launches China JV

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

The US house is adding investments staff and product specialists across Asia Pacific including in China, where it is recruiting for its new joint-venture fund firm.

No need to fear Asean correction, says Invesco

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

The recent falls in Asean stock markets have created a tremendous buying opportunity, says investment director Abdul Jalil Rasheed, but further falls could be coming.

Imminent Aussie law changes could impact Asia

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Compulsory default scheme MySuper and fee-for-advice could have a knock-on impact, while Australia's superannuation industry will increasingly reach out to the region.

Korea’s NPS sets aggressive new asset allocation

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

The pension fund will raise exposure to domestic and global equities and alternatives after admitting it maintained fixed income allocations too long, causing it to underperform peers.

Weekly roundup of job-hoppers, June 14

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:28:00 GMT

Lyxor names former Fortune director to head Asia; Axa IM Middle East sales head exits; Barings hires two EM execs; London tax specialist unveils HK office.

2nd Annual Japan Institutional Investment Forum

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:12:00 GMT

AsianInvestor hosted its 2nd Annual Japan Institutional Investment Forum at the Palace Hotel in Tokyo on June 6.

Calpers lauds benefits of asset managers

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Fund houses bridge the gap between asset owners and companies when it comes to climate change and investing responsibly, argues the Californian pension fund.

Deutsche’s Jain underlines organic growth plans

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

The co-CEO calls its asset and wealth management business potentially its most important division. It comes after the bank failed in the partial sale of its AM unit last year.

Foreign firms voice concerns on Thai stock market

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Despite standing out as one of the best performing Asian markets recently, international investors face a number of deterrents, including delays and valuation problems.

Dark ages or renaissance for China PE?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

The mainland’s stalled IPO market has closed off a vital exit route for PE investors, but it may spur a reshaping of the industry and more complex deals, say industry executives.

Credit Suisse slapped with fine in Hong Kong

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

A Securities and Futures Commission investigation found the Swiss bank failed to put internal controls in place to ensure all contracts were in compliance with position limits.

Investors "painfully fearful", bullish on alternatives

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Albeit worries about "unnerving" price swings, institutional investors globally still plan to boost equity exposure this year, finds a Natixis survey.

KKR among PE firms piling into Japan

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts points to a number of appealing prospects for private equity investors in China and Japan.

TCW boosts Asia headcount, set to add more

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Following its February acquisition from Société Générale by TCW management and the Carlyle Group, TCW is expanding its sales presence in the region.

AsianInvestor off for Dragon Boat Festival holiday

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:44:00 GMT

AsianInvestor will be closed on June 12 for a public holiday to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong.

Japan’s private equity market sparks back to life

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Sources point to a change of atmosphere amid renewed interest from domestic and international investors. Almost all surviving funds are understood to be in fundraising mode.

China is overlooked, says Harbour Capital

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Amid a spate of quantitative easing, China is an overlooked market, while investment hotspot Japan is a bug in search of a windshield, says Harbour Capital Management.

Tokyo traders feel need for speed

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:50:00 GMT

Much-increased market volatility and a more flexible short-selling regime are combining to boost interest in high-frequency trading in Japan.