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Synthetic ETF fears overblown, says Blacklock
While sympathetic to concerns over swaps-based ETFs, Kelvin Blacklock of Eastspring says fear of complexity is more to blame and explains why synthetics can sometimes work better than cash-based funds.
By Joe Marsh, Leigh Powell
23 February 2012
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 increases.
By Joe Marsh
13 February 2012
Failing pension systems undermine Asia’s macro story
The high-growth, low-debt headlines for Asian countries can’t sustain the coming strains on inadequate pension systems.
By Jame DiBiasio
31 January 2012
Commentary
Best of the bunny
Editor Jame DiBiasio picks his favourite AsianInvestor online stories from the Year of the Rabbit.
By The Editors | 20 January 2012
Distribution
Will regulators impinge progress of private banking?
Last year’s rule changes will continue to have global implications, but regulators need to beware the impact of their work is not fewer clients served by fewer bankers ...
By Scorpio Partnership | 5 January 2012
Markets
VIDEO: Towers Watson on China investment trends and opportunities
China wants to encourage growth and consumer spending while avoiding economic overheating, says Naomi Denning of Towers Watson. She outlines some of her clients’ wishes ...
By The Editors | 15 December 2011
Commentary
Wealth managers wising up to today’s technology
They recognise the importance of new communication methods in client interaction, and those quickest to adapt will likely reap the benefits, writes Scorpio Partnership.
By Bill Yelverton | 8 December 2011
Commentary
Should Olympus bring back the whistleblower?
Olympus’s trip has cast a shadow over Japan Inc as British-born CEO Michael Woodford plots his next move. Tadashi Kageyama of Kroll reflects on investor lessons to be ...
By Simon Osborne | 5 December 2011
Markets
Middle East should be part of Asia, not Emea: Qatar officials
Global fund houses should help to strengthen Asia-Middle East links by taking the ‘mea’ out of Emea, say senior executives from the Qatar Financial Centre Authority.
By Joe Marsh | 23 November 2011
Commentary
Everything you need to know about AsianInvestor's apps
The launch of our iPad and iPhone apps this year has driven key digital growth. Here we track AsianInvestor's digital progression and talk about how our offering is different ...
By Leigh Powell | 23 November 2011
Markets
Asian governments don't want to develop bond markets: CS
If they did, they would have done more to make it happen, says Bunt Ghosh. On a separate note, he says Credit Suisse will likely agree more tie-ups with fund houses in emerging ...
By Joe Marsh | 21 November 2011
Commentary
Rising affluence highlights philanthropy's potential in Asia
The benevolence of Asia's wealthy could be directed to improve economic and social conditions, but the entrepreneurial source of their fortune may lead to a different approach ...
By Bill Yelverton | 17 November 2011
Commentary
VIDEO: Cashed up, Asian companies wait, says Fidelity
Matthew Sutherland, Asia-Pacific head of research at Fidelity Worldwide Investment, discusses new research on what companies are likely to do with their growing horde of cash.
By The Editors | 11 November 2011
Conference Highlights
Alder confronts changing role of regulators
Hong Kong SFC chief Ashley Alder says there has been a radical change in regulatory attitude since the 2008 crisis, meaning global industry cooperation is now key.
By Leigh Powell | 31 October 2011
Commentary
Greed kills in Hong Kong’s financial crisis movie
"Life Without Principle", the latest thriller by Hong Kong director Johnny To, offers an inside look at the convergence of selling mutual funds, gambling and loan sharking.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 October 2011
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