People Moves
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers: Jan 27
Harvest Global Investments poaches a fixed income head from Barings, LaSalle names a global capital markets chief, and Robert Walters opens offices in Taiwan and China.
By Leigh Powell | 27 January 2012
Alternatives
Ascalon planting seed capital into Asian hedge funds
Australian alternatives seeder Ascalon has invested in two Asian hedge funds, with more allocations to come.
By Yvonne Chan | 27 January 2012
Markets
Malaysia’s private pension administrator seeks CEO, COO
The new hires will oversee the administrative arm of the country’s forthcoming voluntary private retirement scheme.
By Joe Marsh | 27 January 2012
Markets
Will high trailer fees render RQFII business profitless?
Chinese fund management and securities firms say banks are charging up to 70% in trailer fees to distribute RQFII products, raising fears that little will be left after expenses.
By Leanne Wang | 27 January 2012
Asset Owners
Bank of Korea holding out for QFII quota
The central bank is hoping to invest in Chinese securities as early as the first half of this year after becoming the first of three Korean government entities to receive a QFII licence.
By Dr Insup Lee | 27 January 2012
Business Moves
Former Janus executive to lead Pioneer's Asia build-out
Jack Lin is the new head of Asia and the Middle East for Pioneer Investments, a unit of UniCredit. He says he will focus on increasing institutional business in the region.
By Leigh Powell | 26 January 2012
Markets
Mutual fund winners and losers in 2011
Bond funds dominated investment performance last year, while equity funds were worst hit, particularly for India. BNP Paribas boasted the top fund of 2011, while CCB had the worst, according to Morningstar data.
By Leigh Powell | 26 January 2012
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Fidelity's Bolton admits bad China bets, but stays bullish
Fidelity's Bolton admits bad China bets, but stays bullish
The star fund manager, whose China Special Situations Fund is down 29% since inception, has been hurt by accounting scandals in small caps, but resolutely keeps the portfolio unchanged.
China smashes previous high for QFII approvals
China smashes previous high for QFII approvals
The CSRC awards licences to 14 long-only institutions including two central banks, two sovereign wealth funds and two pension funds. A rise in quotas is forecast.
Carlo Venes joins Dimensional, plans Asia push
Carlo Venes joins Dimensional, plans Asia push
US-based Dimensional Fund Advisors has hired ex-Fidelity salesman Carlo Venes and intends to open offices in Asia ex-Japan and Tokyo.
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