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Nikko AM focuses on higher-yielding currencies
Investors should diversify away from developed-market government bond markets, says Charles Beazley of Nikko Asset Management.
By Joseph Marsh | 15 March 2010
Alternatives
Beta trackers unlikely to prosper in 2010, says Man
Long-short equity, global macro and managed futures are the strategies to pick this year, says Thomas Della Casa of Man Investments.
By Joseph Marsh, Reyes Zheng | 15 March 2010
Distribution
Thomson Reuters issues challenge to index providers
The US information and technology group today launches 7,500 new equity sector-level indices, including Asia-Pacific and emerging-market benchmarks.
By Joseph Marsh | 15 March 2010
Alternatives
A meeting of minds between investors and hedge funds?
There is growing harmonisation between hedge-fund managers and investors over transparency and liquidity terms, according to Credit Suisse.
By Jame DiBiasio | 12 March 2010
Distribution
Inflation fears drive investors to equity and bond funds
Among emerging markets, the picture is mixed, with China funds suffering continuous outflows but India and Bric products enjoying inflows.
By Jame DiBiasio | 8 March 2010
Business Moves
Money market funds morph into bond-like discretionary accounts
BNY Mellon reacts to zero interest rates by offering segregated accounts for cash to institutional clients.
By Jame DiBiasio | 5 March 2010
Distribution
Ucits fund marketers increase Asia focus
While the institutional investment business in Asia is growing in importance, the region's Ucits-compliant funds market is attracting ever more attention, according to Cerulli ...
By Joseph Marsh | 1 March 2010
Outlooks
Private banks thinking more in real terms, says Axa IM
Demand will continue to outpace supply in the inflation-linked market, from both traditional and new investor types, says Philippe Descheemaeker of Axa Investment Managers.
By Joseph Marsh | 1 March 2010
Views
A tale of two years for hedgies
In the first of a two-part Q&A, Karen Tan of Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management looks at hedge-fund performance since the start of 2008. In the next piece, she will make ...
By Joseph Marsh | 26 February 2010
Comment
Fear the boom and bust
A treat for Friday: A Hayek versus Keynes rap anthem, courtesy of YouTube.
By The Editors | 26 February 2010
Comment
Equities/credit will perform best in 2010, says poll
In AsianInvestor's first online survey following the website relaunch, we asked which asset class would be the best pick for returns this year.
By Joseph Marsh | 22 February 2010
Comment
Central banks switch to hoarding gold
An apparent change in behaviour by these institutions may be affecting investors' approach to the metal, says the World Gold Council.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010
Outlooks
China growth expectations plummet
Investors have turned far less bullish on China and Europe, amid a global drop in risk appetite, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch's February fund-manager survey.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010
Alternatives
Cohen & Steers eyes Asian emerging-market property
The US real-estate investment firm has until now been involved only in relatively developed Asian markets, but it sees opportunities arising in countries such as India.
By Joseph Marsh | 17 February 2010
Comment
Happy lunar new year!
We would like to wish our readers a happy and prosperous lunar new year. Our daily newsletter will take a break over the holidays and return on Wednesday, February 17.
By The Editors | 12 February 2010
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