Leigh Powell

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Leigh has worked as a journalist for over 15 years. Accredited by Britain’s National Council for the Training of Journalists, he has worked for UK newspapers including the Guardian, The Times and The Telegraph. He moved to Hong Kong in 2000 where he has worked for the South China Morning Post, Agence-France Press and Asiamoney magazine. He joined AsianInvestor as managing editor in September 2010.



Recent articles by Leigh Powell

Business Moves
I’m open to job offers in Asia, says Deborah Fuhr
The independent ETF strategist talks about the BoA Merrill U-turn, plans for her consultancy and why more retail participation will happen in Asia. And she admits she's waiting ...
13 February 2012
Markets
Towers Watson explains reasons for MPF education project
The firm's intention with MPFexpress.com is to familiarise itself with the city’s evolving pension system to help corporates help individuals. It admits there is a ...
9 February 2012
People Moves
Prudential AM appoints sales director for North Asia
The funds business, which is about to be rebranded Eastspring Investments, has moved to expand its institutional sales coverage out of Hong Kong.
7 February 2012
Business Moves
Perpetual names new CEO after Ryan’s abrupt exit
The firm promotes Geoff Lloyd from group executive for private wealth and retail distribution to replace Chris Ryan, who exits after a strategy disagreement with the board.
7 February 2012
Markets
US indictment implicates Hong Kong in tax evasion
A federal court has accused Swiss bank Wegelin of using sham operations to hide funds, some incorporated in Hong Kong. The city is expected to come under increased scrutiny.
6 February 2012
Business Moves
Paris-based Comgest embarks on Asia build-out
The international asset manager has hired its first head of business development for the region, Robert James, formerly of First State. He aims to tap Asian institutional ...
3 February 2012
Markets
Motilal setting out to define India’s ETF market
The firm’s funds arm has three ETFs and is eager to pioneer new products as it bets that passive funds will ultimately gain far greater traction in the industry in India.
2 February 2012
Outlooks
WEBCAST: Robeco Asia-Pac CIO explains regional view
Arnout van Rijn joins AsianInvestor for a discussion on Asia-Pacific equities and currencies and, in the process, identifies individual stocks with appeal.
2 February 2012
Asset Owners
Pension AUMs hit global high, but balance sheets weaken
Institutional assets have nearly doubled in a decade to $28 trillion, even as the ratio of assets to liabilities has fallen except in Australia and Hong Kong, finds Towers Watson.
1 February 2012
Business Moves
GFIA move may be first step to full-scale strategic tie-up
The firm has signed a collaboration with London-based consultancy Laven Partners to provide hedge fund due diligence and compliance, but it could become a permanent fixture.
31 January 2012
Markets
Harvest prioritises retail sale for RQFII fixed income fund
Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments is looking to use RQFII to broaden its brand penetration among retail investors in Hong Kong and overseas.
31 January 2012
Distribution
Distributors criticise Asian managers for communication failure
They say fund sales will be boosted if they are equipped with better product knowledge and more timely information.
30 January 2012
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.
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.
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 ...
26 January 2012
Markets
Are synthetic ETFs set for a rebirth in Hong Kong?
The SFC has just authorised two sets of synthetic ETFs after a gap of a year-and-a-half, suggesting it is ready to approve such products again after a bout of regulatory ...
13 January 2012
Markets
Confident EIP sets out to list synthetic ETFs
The asset manager drip-feeds details on the launch of its first ETFs in Hong Kong next month. Head of beta products Paul So expects them to succeed despite concerns over ...
12 January 2012
Markets
CNH market tipped to top $50 billion by year-end
Deutsche Bank expects the CNH bond market to grow over 50% in 2012, with more products launched. It comes as AsianInvestor hosts its third RMB Rising event in Hong Kong today.
12 January 2012
Business Moves
Axa to shut financial advisory unit ipac in Asia
The financial planner informs its 2,000 clients it is shutting in a strategic move by Axa to focus on material insurance business. It will seek a new home for staff and customers.
11 January 2012
Markets
HSBC sees key entry points in Asian markets
Diversification has become key amid risk-on, risk-off correlation in 2011, but Philip Poole and Bill Maldonado of HSBC Global Asset Management outline reasons for optimism.
10 January 2012
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