Subscribe to this RSS

Japan

Alternatives
Atom optimistic about Japan, but remains short
Global macro factors are weighing on Japan hedge fund manager Atsuko Tsuchiya’s net exposure deliberations.
By Simon Osborne | 10 December 2010
Commentary
China's problems worse than Europe's, says Jim Walker
Emerging markets will suffer most from stimulus spending by the US and elsewhere, and China’s money supply is even greater than America's, says the founder of Asianomics.
By Joe Marsh | 10 December 2010
Distribution
Impax gradually adds Asia resources
The boutique environmental investment firm is adding analysts to its Hong Kong office in conjunction with local partner Ajia.
By Jame DiBiasio | 10 December 2010
Alternatives
Ed Rogers argues the case for Japanese hedge funds
If Japanese hedge funds could secure a small portion of the money going into alternatives in 2011, it would make a big difference.
By Simon Osborne | 7 December 2010
Markets
Japanese asset buying seems to be working
Bank of Japan’s asset-purchase programme, which now includes non-traditional assets, coincides with good performance in the Nikkei and J-Reit indices.
By Jame DiBiasio | 7 December 2010
Alternatives
Sparx exits fund-of-funds business
The sale of its $150 million fund-of-hedge-funds business to MCP Asset Management is now done and dusted.
By Simon Osborne | 7 December 2010
Business Moves
UPDATE: Nikko inks DBS Asset Management acquisition
Nikko Asset Management will acquire DBS’s funds JVs in Malaysia and win strategic distribution via DBS Bank.
By Jame DiBiasio | 7 December 2010
Markets
Japan the market to watch if QE2 works, say strategists
If the second round of quantitative easing succeeds in reviving US and global growth, Japanese equities could go on a tear, with the yen weakening and Japanese exports surging. ...
By Alex Frew McMillan | 15 November 2010
Outlooks
JC Flowers banker sees Japan opportunities…eventually
Things must still get worse for Japan if its leaders are to fully come to grips with its malaise, says Thierry Porte, former Shinsei Bank president.
By Jame DiBiasio | 12 November 2010
Alternatives
Credit Suisse signs deal with Japan hedge fund manager
The bank becomes the sole global distributor for Kimco International which was founded four years ago and employs a Japanese equity long/short strategy.
By Leigh Powell | 9 November 2010
Business Moves
DBS Group may sell or merge asset-management business
The $20 billion DBS Asset Management business is reportedly in play as a means of creating a bigger regional fund-management company.
By Joe Marsh | 6 October 2010
Alternatives
RREEF eyes Chinese insurance assets, may raise RMB funds
With Chinese insurers now free to buy property for investment purposes, Deutsche Bank's property investment arm expects them to become dominant real estate players.
By Joe Marsh | 16 September 2010
Alternatives
Performance returning to Sparx as it seeks new assets
Sparx’s long/short Japan equity fund may be on the rebound after its risk management was enhanced.
By Jame DiBiasio | 2 September 2010
Business Moves
Blair Pickerell joins "the next Jardine Fleming", Nikko AM
Nikko Asset Management lays out its bid to become the pre-eminent asset-management company in Asia.
By Jame DiBiasio | 25 August 2010
Markets
BarCap hires Asia-Pacific electronic sales trading head
Jan Shun Yet has joined alongside other sales trading hires, as buy-side demand grows for combining e-trading services with traditional advice and execution.‪
By Joe Marsh | 12 August 2010
« Prev | 1... 3 4 5 6 7 ...32 | Next »
MOST READ
TOP STORIES
Jobs
Job Search
Submit Resume »
more »
Powered by
Jobs feed powered by e-financial careers
Conferences
Polls
What will be your favoured currency in Year of the Dragon?
   |   View results
US dollar
  29%
 
Japanese yen
  3%
 
Aussie dollar
  11%
 
Singapore dollar
  19%
 
Chinese renminbi
  24%
 
None of the above; gold
  14%
TOTAL VOTES: 214

 
View previous polls »
LATEST FROM FinanceAsia
Latest headlines from FinanceAsia
More from FinanceAsia »
WEBCASTS
On Demand Webcasts
View all webcasts »
Magazine
Asian Investor Magazine
AsianInvestor
February, 2012