Joe Marsh

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Markets

ETFs tipped to help Asian bond markets develop

Fixed-income exchange-traded funds have not gained much traction in Asia, but iShares’ chief investment strategist says volumes will rise as corporate bond issuance ...

13 February 2012

Markets

Fixed-income ETPs attract record monthly inflows

This penchant for bonds points to risk aversion, but substantial new money also poured into emerging-market equity exchange-traded products in January.

10 February 2012

Conference Highlights

Fund execs seek better communication from bond issuers

Asian companies new to issuing bonds can cut financing costs by providing more information to investors, argue fixed income managers.

9 February 2012

Alternatives

Sovereign and pension funds in Asia start to use FX algos

Trading algorithms are already widely used for equities in Asia, but foreign exchange algos are now gaining some traction.

8 February 2012

Distribution

Funds selection chief exits Standard Chartered

The bank's Singapore-based head of funds research is set to leave, and recruiters suspect we are poised for a round of cuts in a tough market for product-focused staff at firms ...

2 February 2012

Alternatives

Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes opens in Asia

The firm has committed substantial resources to its new office in Hong Kong, which will focus on servicing investment fund clients, among others.

1 February 2012

Markets

Mirae Asset continues ETF push with latest launch

The South Korean fund manager is targeting institutional investors in particular with its new range of Asian sector-focused exchange-traded funds in Hong Kong.

30 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.

27 January 2012

Markets

Malaysian regulator explains proposed pension system

Managers can now apply for licences to provide products under Malaysia’s proposed private retirement scheme. The Securities Commission answers AsianInvestor's questions ...

26 January 2012

Alternatives

Prudential Corp Asia building global property portfolio

The UK insurer's Asian asset allocation team is eyeing European and US real estate for the first time and tentatively looking at boosting its alternatives exposure outside ...

19 January 2012

Alternatives

Allure of catastrophe bonds rising for Asian investors

These investments are largely uncorrelated to other markets and offer decent returns even in crises, says John Seo of Fermat Capital Management, while fund liquidity is improving.

18 January 2012

People Moves

BBVA pares Asia equity sales and structuring team

The Spanish bank’s equities unit has taken a substantial hit in headcount – including salespeople and structurers – as part of a cut in global markets staff ...

16 January 2012

Markets

RBS makes heavy cuts in Asia equities division

The bank has made major lay-offs in institutional and retail equity sales and structuring in the region, amid whispers it plans to shut its equities and corporate finance units ...

12 January 2012

Markets

New MSCI office highlights Korea’s rising importance

The head of MSCI, Henry Fernandez, outlines Korea’s potential to the investment industry, and rival index providers echo his view.

11 January 2012

Distribution

UOB AM broadens distribution as China JV wins institutional licence

Singapore’s UOB Asset Management plans to attract more international clients into Sicav products and segregated accounts, reflecting a rising trend among Asian fund houses.

11 January 2012

Alternatives

Synergy partners with European firm to seed Asia funds

Hong Kong-based Synergy Fund Management’s alliance with European seeding platform IMQubator comes at a time when the hedge fund industry needs all the help it can get.

9 January 2012

Alternatives

Clairvoyance, Pangu join list of hedge fund closures

Long/short Asia equity funds were the worst performers in the region last year, so it’s hardly surprising that several are being shuttered.

6 January 2012

Alternatives

Japanese love hotels: A recession-proof play?

Low valuations are providing a good opportunity to invest in an industry that can thrive even in downturns, says Garry Frenklah, who represents Alchemy Japan.

5 January 2012

Alternatives

Asia hedge funds underperform global industry in 2011

Long/short fared worst and CTA best as Asia strategies sank a combined -8.5% in 2011. But data provider Eurekahedge takes the view that things can only get better this year.

5 January 2012

Alternatives

Hedgies show their generous side at Rice charity event

A busy Bisous bar in Hong Kong was the scene of a fundraiser last week put on by charity Returns Invested in Children and Education. Here are some pictures.

21 December 2011

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