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SFC appeals after fund manager acquitted of false trading
The commission has launched an appeal against a not guilty verdict for Liang Jiang on 13 market manipulation charges during a six-month period in the 2008 global financial crisis.
By Leigh Powell | 10 January 2012
Distribution
Indian managers reflect on year of positive change by Sebi
India's securities regulator has increased industry consultation and responded to concerns by introducing a number of key amendments and proposals, raising fund managers’ ...
By Leigh Powell | 9 January 2012
Markets
China’s mutual funds industry sees 2011 assets plunge
Despite the launch of many new funds and six fund management firms, AUM still drops 12.5% with a negative performance on both the equity and fixed income side.
By Leanne Wang | 6 January 2012
Alternatives
Clairvoyance, Pangu join list of hedge fund closures
Long/short Asia equity funds were the worst performers in the region last year, so it’s hardly surprising that several are being shuttered.
By Joe Marsh | 6 January 2012
Markets
Time to recapture lost ground in Greater China: JP Morgan
Howard Wang of JP Morgan's asset management arm talks up Chinese banking and consumer stocks, while the firm has cut property and financial holdings in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
By Leanne Wang | 5 January 2012
Alternatives
Japanese love hotels: A recession-proof play?
Low valuations are providing a good opportunity to invest in an industry that can thrive even in downturns, says Garry Frenklah, who represents Alchemy Japan.
By Joe Marsh | 5 January 2012
Markets
SFC approves first batch of RQFII products
The securities regulator gives the go-ahead to four funds from Hong Kong subsidiaries of Chinese fund managers to invest back into the onshore market, while Safe allocates over ...
By Leanne Wang | 4 January 2012
Markets
Sarasin promotes internally amid China, Southeast Asia push
The Swiss firm bumps up three strong performers in-house, announcing its first head of China. Its regional chief talks about her priorities and relief over the acquisition by ...
By Leigh Powell | 4 January 2012
Markets
Institutional investors warned of changes in dealer commitment
Despite growth in Asian fixed income trading, there are signs that many banks have abandoned plans to build a pan-Asia platform in favour of more targeted strategies.
By Leigh Powell | 4 January 2012
Markets
Bank of Korea seeks CIO and bond investment head
South Korea's central bank is reorganising its reserve management team as it awaits the outcome of an application for a QFII quota of up to $300 million.
By Dr Insup Lee | 21 December 2011
Markets
Policy easing seen as key theme for emerging markets in 2012
Slowing world trade growth and net capital outflows will see pressure on EM growth intensify, says ING Investment Management. It is overweight China, India and Malaysia.
By Leigh Powell | 20 December 2011
Markets
Asia-Pac investment execs most pessimistic on global economy
More respondents from Asia than elsewhere expect a global contraction next year, finds a survey, but they are more upbeat about employment and growth prospects at home.
By Joe Marsh | 20 December 2011
Markets
Jostling begins among fund firms after RQFII launch
Chinese regulators announce the pilot scheme's launch earlier than predicted, as the Hong Kong subsidiaries of mainland fund houses now look to leverage their parent’s ...
By Leanne Wang | 19 December 2011
Markets
Behind ADB forecast for Asia, a warning
ADB economist Jayant Menon says the region should weather a Western economic storm, but its recovery will be slower and escaping the ‘middle income trap’ more ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 16 December 2011
Markets
Asset management salaries rising faster in Asia than US
Projections suggest total compensation in Asia is up 8% in fixed income and 10% in equities this year, rising quicker than in the US, although Asian professionals still earn ...
By Leigh Powell | 16 December 2011
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