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Private banks reveal manager selection process
Wealth managers outline their priorities for selecting third-party products, with fund performance just one part of a rigorous process.
By Leigh Powell | 26 August 2011
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Flow reversal hits Greater China equity funds
Net redemptions from this category were the highest among all funds in the first six months of the year, finds the HKIFA. EM equity sales also suffered, although EM bonds ...
By Leanne Wang | 23 August 2011
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Schroders mulls global version of Asian multi-asset fund
The firm is also seeking to register an identically managed product in a Ucits III format amid signs such a vehicle is growing in popularity.
By Leigh Powell | 18 August 2011
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HwangDBS IM sharpens wealth-management focus
The Malaysian fund manager aims to boost its high-net-worth client base to 10% of its total assets under management from under 2% at present.
By Joe Marsh | 16 August 2011
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RCM steps up China sales to Western investors
As part of Allianz Global Investors, the fund house has declared Greater China sales a global initiative, says regional CEO Mark Konyn.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 August 2011
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UBP mulls bank licence for HK, Singapore in Asia push
Union Bancaire Privée is considering one or both cities for a banking licence. It is backing up its emerging markets strategy with hires in private banking and asset ...
By Leigh Powell | 11 August 2011
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LGT starts booking assets in Hong Kong
The Liechtenstein-based private banking and asset management firm received a banking licence in the territory in April and is seeking to raise its profile in Asia.
By Joe Marsh | 8 August 2011
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EFG FP outlines structured products strategy for Asia
With its new Hong Kong securities dealing and advisory licence, EFG Financial Products is targeting a build-out and sees the city as its most important centre globally after ...
By Joe Marsh | 5 August 2011
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Citi hires new Asia head of funds due diligence
Gary Sim has joined the bank in Singapore from LGT Investment Management, replacing Chua Boon-Lee, who moved to the city state’s Central Provident Fund.
By Joe Marsh | 27 July 2011
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For Kofia, pensions hold the key to growing funds
Korea’s self-regulatory organisation believes mutual funds need to be put on a long-term footing, which means more access to tuition savings and pension money, says MD ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 22 July 2011
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Hong Kong fund assets pass 2007 peak
Assets under management in Hong Kong's private-banking non-funds business and retail products saw particularly strong growth in 2010, according to the annual SFC survey.
By Joe Marsh | 21 July 2011
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Fidelity outlines Southeast Asia expansion plans
The asset manager wants to add sales staff in Singapore and is readying its China Consumer Fund for the retail market there.
By Joe Marsh | 14 July 2011
Asset Owners
Pension funds call for AM engagement, human judgment
Of 35 innovations widely adopted since 2002, just five delivered value, a global study finds. Pension plans and asset managers discuss the lessons to be learned.
By Leigh Powell | 11 July 2011
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Denmark’s Nykredit seeks Japanese equity manager
Nykredit Asset Management will appoint a manager of Japanese equities because it must replace a previous provider.
By Jame DiBiasio | 11 July 2011
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Citibank to buy back Lehman notes, but denies liability
The bank agrees to repurchase market-linked and equity-linked notes issued between March 2007 and June 2008 for 80% of total value, estimated at $136 million overall.
By Leigh Powell | 11 July 2011
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