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Kookmin to enter sub-custodian arena
The Korean financial giant is laying the groundwork to serve as a sub-custodian to global banks.
By Jame DiBiasio | 13 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.
By Joe Marsh | 11 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.
By Leigh Powell | 11 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.
By Joe Marsh | 11 January 2012
Business Moves
Lombard Odier adds Asia CIO, targets investment build-out
The Swiss bank hires Pranay Gupta from ING Investment Management, who will double up as global head of investment solutions. It also adds Simon Tam as a Hong Kong MD from UBS.
By Leigh Powell | 9 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.
By Joe Marsh | 9 January 2012
Business Moves
Fidelity confirms Bruno Lee’s new regional role
The retail distribution specialist is set to start in the new year as regional head for Asia ex-Japan, tasked with building a business that caters directly to retail investors.
By Leigh Powell | 21 December 2011
Distribution
Nikko-Ambit JV targets $1 billion AUM in three years
Japan’s Nikko Asset Management continues its Asian expansion by finalising an Indian joint venture that was originally flagged in 2006.
By Joe Marsh | 21 December 2011
Alternatives
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
Alternatives
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
Business Moves
Malaysia’s Etiqa to shift asset management in-house
Mayban Investment Management, which runs the portfolio of domestic insurer Etiqa, will become a stand-alone manager of third-party assets.
By Joe Marsh | 13 December 2011
Business Moves
BAML-Tora partnership puts initial focus on Asia
Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Tora Trading are to provide each other’s clients in the region with a range of execution-related services.
By Joe Marsh | 13 December 2011
Business Moves
MUFJ’s AMP stake shows power of Japan’s gatekeepers
The strategic business alliance announced between Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking and Australia’s AMP Capital Investors highlights the barriers to reaching Japanese ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 12 December 2011
Business Moves
BSI’s Heer to focus on hires after receiving HKMA licence
She aims to double the North Asia team in five years, with initial sights set on a Greater China head, now that the Swiss firm has booking-centre status in Hong Kong.
By Leigh Powell | 9 December 2011
Business Moves
Asian institutions fuel ETF asset growth to $104 billion
Exchange-traded fund assets in Asia have grown 20% in the past three quarters, to the detriment of mutual funds, says State Street.
By Yvonne Chan | 9 December 2011
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