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Asset Owners
Thailand's GPF hopes to raise international exposure to 35%
The Thai pension fund also sees the need to transition from sovereign debt to real assets, but struggles to build a long-term investment culture.
By Jame DiBiasio | 13 December 2011
Markets
Local investors go against the flow after Thai floods
They have been buying Thai stocks, going in the opposite direction to foreigners and institutions who have been selling, while domestic funds have been hit by redemptions.
By Joe Marsh | 24 November 2011
Asset Owners
Thailand’s Social Security Office awards global mandate
The $28 billion institution has chosen which firms will manage $200 million of its international portfolio. It will award mandates for another $400 million in 2012.
By Joe Marsh | 16 November 2011
Business Moves
HSBC rolls out broker-dealer outsourcing in Thailand
The launch widens HSBC's footprint in the lucrative market for third-party agency clearing services in Asia.
By Yvonne Chan | 14 September 2011
Business Moves
Morningstar hires to expand Asia funds research
The US-based firm adds fund research executives in Australia and Hong Kong as it moves to expand its regional coverage.
By Joe Marsh | 2 September 2011
Distribution
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
Commentary
Why Thai election shouldn’t derail investment climate
Asia Plus Securities reckons the Thai economy will continue to make steady progress irrespective of which power bloc comes out ahead in Sunday’s election.
By Simon Osborne | 30 June 2011
Asset Owners
AIA Thailand hires deputy CIO from Manulife AM
Sukkawat Prasurtying switches insurance groups, replacing Narongsak Plodmechai as deputy chief investment officer at AIA.
By Joe Marsh | 27 June 2011
Markets
Thai fund managers close in on self regulation
The Bangkok-based Association of Investment Management Companies is optimistic about having a self-regulatory organisation in place by early next year, but some fund managers ...
By Joe Marsh | 13 June 2011
Asset Owners
Thailand’s Social Security Office seeks investment consultant
The state fund is looking to ramp up its foreign-asset allocation and needs an investment consultant to help it.
By Joe Marsh | 9 May 2011
Alternatives
Infrastructure gains may precede Thai general election
In common with other Southeast Asian countries, Thailand’s infrastructure needs upgrading, but how can investors in listed equity participate?
By Simon Osborne | 4 May 2011
Markets
SE Asia moves closer to funds passporting in 2012
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand are working on harmonising regulations for an 'Asean Ucits' scheme, initially for ETFs, says Pravej Ongartsittigul of Thailand’...
By Joe Marsh | 24 March 2011
Markets
Kasikorn AM brands trigger funds as unfair
Target-redemption funds have been attracting inflows in Thailand due to swinging volatility in the local stock market. But not all asset managers have jumped on the bandwagon.
By Joe Marsh | 21 March 2011
Distribution
Turnover on the rise among Thai fund executives
Several senior asset management executives in Thailand have switched firms in recent months, and many feel this signals a growing trend.
By Joe Marsh | 9 March 2011
Alternatives
Thailand's Social Security Office in $600 million global RFP
The $25 billion state institution is making its first moves into foreign equities and property and boosting its exposure to international fixed income with three $200 million ...
By Joe Marsh | 4 March 2011
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