Commentary

RFP: Diary of an institutional salesman, part 32

Will meets an investment guru.

By Anonymous | 24 June 2011

Alternatives

Greek freak-out still on the cards for hedge fund managers

Greece cannot pay back its debts and countries will have to start leaving the euro. It's time for politicians to face up to the inevitable.

By Simon Osborne | 23 June 2011

Conference Highlights

Investors underestimate CNH credit risk, say fund execs

While generally positive on the opportunities in Asia’s high-yield credit market, fund managers do have concerns, not least about the risks of CNH bonds.

By Joe Marsh | 16 June 2011

Commentary

Ignore social networks at your peril, wealth managers warned

Many firms view social networking as another marketing channel, but are underestimating the damage that the growing power of blogging can do, writes Scorpio Partnership.

By Catherine Tillotson | 14 June 2011

Commentary

RFP: Diary of an institutional salesman, part 31

As he pitches a new product to the regulator, Will gets taken back to school.

By Anonymous | 10 June 2011

Commentary

RFP: Diary of an institutional salesman, part 30

Will delves into the lies that fund managers and clients tell each other.

By Anonymous | 27 May 2011

Markets

Exchange nationalism bad for clients, says veteran trader

Bourses such as those in Australia and Singapore need big, recognisable brands to compete these days, says Philip York of Empyreal Investments.

By Joe Marsh | 24 May 2011

Markets

Franklin Templeton’s risk head flags worries over ETFs

Wylie Tollette of Franklin Templeton outlines why passive investments are not as diversified as investors might think.

By Joe Marsh | 19 May 2011

Markets

Goldman’s Jim O’Neill highlights risks to Chinese growth

The man who coined the term ‘Bric’ has concerns about China's economy, but his worries are a little different from those of most people.

By Joe Marsh | 16 May 2011

Alternatives

Rajaratnam’s guilty shame may dirty hedge funds

Lawyers give their reaction to the insider trading verdict and consider how it will impact Asia.

By Simon Osborne | 13 May 2011

Distribution

Singapore setting example on private banking best practice

Finally, a set of guidelines drafted by private banks for private banks, says Catherine Tillotson of Scorpio Partnership.

By Catherine Tillotson | 11 May 2011

Markets

Philippines fights image as corporate governance “doormat”

Proposals to improve corporate governance standards in the country should go further, says the new head of the Manila-based Institute of Corporate Directors.

By Joe Marsh | 6 May 2011

Awards

The 25 most influential women in asset management

AsianInvestor highlights 25 women executives, investors and entrepreneurs who are shaping the asset management industry in Asia.

By The Editors | 3 May 2011

Commentary

Osama Bin Laden, America and Asia

The killing of Osama Bin Laden could lead to a new chapter in America's relations with Asia.

By Jame DiBiasio | 3 May 2011

Commentary

RFP: Diary of an institutional salesman, part 28

Will gets fooled by randomness.