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EM debt can go mainstream, says Jim O’Neill
The chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and creator of the Bric theme, Jim O’Neill, discusses changing investors' mindset regarding safe-haven assets and accessing emerging markets.
By Jame DiBiasio
3 February 2012
Motilal setting out to define India’s ETF market
The firm’s funds arm has three ETFs and is eager to pioneer new products as it bets that passive funds will ultimately gain far greater traction in the industry in India.
By Leigh Powell
2 February 2012
Harvest prioritises retail sale for RQFII fixed income fund
Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments is looking to use RQFII to broaden its brand penetration among retail investors in Hong Kong and overseas.
By Leigh Powell
31 January 2012
Markets
Mirae Asset continues ETF push with latest launch
The South Korean fund manager is targeting institutional investors in particular with its new range of Asian sector-focused exchange-traded funds in Hong Kong.
By Joe Marsh | 30 January 2012
Markets
Malaysia’s private pension administrator seeks CEO, COO
The new hires will oversee the administrative arm of the country’s forthcoming voluntary private retirement scheme.
By Joe Marsh | 27 January 2012
Markets
Will high trailer fees render RQFII business profitless?
Chinese fund management and securities firms say banks are charging up to 70% in trailer fees to distribute RQFII products, raising fears that little will be left after expenses.
By Leanne Wang | 27 January 2012
Markets
Malaysian regulator explains proposed pension system
Managers can now apply for licences to provide products under Malaysia’s proposed private retirement scheme. The Securities Commission answers AsianInvestor's questions ...
By Joe Marsh | 26 January 2012
Markets
Mutual fund winners and losers in 2011
Bond funds dominated investment performance last year, while equity funds were worst hit, particularly for India. BNP Paribas boasted the top fund of 2011, while CCB had the ...
By Leigh Powell | 26 January 2012
Alternatives
Prudential Corp Asia building global property portfolio
The UK insurer's Asian asset allocation team is eyeing European and US real estate for the first time and tentatively looking at boosting its alternatives exposure outside ...
By Joe Marsh | 19 January 2012
Markets
Fidelity's Bolton admits bad China bets, but stays bullish
The star fund manager, whose China Special Situations Fund is down 29% since inception, has been hurt by accounting scandals in small caps, but resolutely keeps the portfolio ...
By Leanne Wang | 19 January 2012
Markets
China smashes previous high for QFII approvals
The CSRC awards licences to 14 long-only institutions including two central banks, two sovereign wealth funds and two pension funds. A rise in quotas is forecast.
By Leanne Wang | 18 January 2012
Alternatives
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
Markets
RQFII scheme to be expanded in overseas investment drive
Yao Gang, vice-chairman of China's securities regulator, reveals that the offshore scheme will be accelerated, with predictions that new quotas could be issued within six months.
By Leanne Wang | 17 January 2012
Conference Highlights
Slowdown in RMB appreciation to benefit dim sum market
Panellists at an AsianInvestor/FinanceAsia conference see rising focus on credit quality and expect more issuers to seek credit ratings before launching offshore RMB bonds.
By Anette Jönsson | 13 January 2012
Markets
Are synthetic ETFs set for a rebirth in Hong Kong?
The SFC has just authorised two sets of synthetic ETFs after a gap of a year-and-a-half, suggesting it is ready to approve such products again after a bout of regulatory ...
By Leigh Powell | 13 January 2012
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