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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.
By Joe Marsh | 18 January 2012
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Millennium Managers eyes Korea onshore business
As South Korea prepares for its first generation of onshore hedge funds, a number of global firms are understood to be preparing to apply for licences.
By Dr Insup Lee | 17 January 2012
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Sparx group loses another top executive
Masaki Taniguchi’s departure as chief operating officer of Sparx Asset Management follows Kam Bahra's exit as chief executive officer of Sparx’s Hong Kong unit.
By Yvonne Chan | 17 January 2012
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Leaner hedge fund sector forecast to emerge in Asia
New funds will face a challenging fundraising environment in Asia, as will the prime brokerages and administrators who serve them, Eurekahedge predicts.
By Yvonne Chan | 11 January 2012
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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.
By Joe Marsh | 9 January 2012
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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.
By Joe Marsh | 6 January 2012
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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.
By Joe Marsh | 5 January 2012
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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.
By Joe Marsh | 5 January 2012
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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.
By Joe Marsh | 21 December 2011
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Portman eyes property investments in Greater China
The US real estate investor and developer has opened a Hong Kong office headed by ex-Henderson Global executive Stanley Chin, who will lead the charge in sourcing deals and ...
By Yvonne Chan | 21 December 2011
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China emerging as new base for quant hedge funds
Foreign and home-grown quant specialists are planning hedge fund launches out of China.
By Yvonne Chan | 19 December 2011
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Do hedge funds need the media (and vice versa)?
As the Alternative Investment Management Association publishes its 2012 guide to media relations for hedge funds, it begs the question: do the two really need each other?
By Simon Osborne | 16 December 2011
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Arch holds second close on property fund at $307 million
The firm has delayed the final close on its pan-Asia private equity vehicle due to European sovereign debt woes.
By Yvonne Chan | 14 December 2011
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Korean hedge funds face challenges attracting assets
The country’s financial regulator has approved 13 firms to run hedge funds, but the current environment is hardly ideal for raising capital.
By Dr Insup Lee | 14 December 2011
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China takes first step to regulate private equity business
The country's National Development and Reform Commission is requiring private equity firms to file with regulatory bodies and provide annual reports.
By Leanne Wang | 14 December 2011
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