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The euro must be saved
Many fund managers are betting on the demise of Europe’s single currency, but the consequences of such an outcome could dwarf the risk-management tactics of any sizeable ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 22 September 2011
Markets
Give sovereigns a credit analysis, urges Northern Trust
The CEO of Northern Trust Global Investments, Wayne Bowers, says investors are too underweight what NTGI deems ‘investment grade’ sovereign debt.
By Jame DiBiasio | 21 September 2011
Distribution
Lion Global markets Sicavs in Singapore, mulls CB fund
The firm is mulling an Asian convertible bond fund and has picked BNP Paribas to distribute its Ucits funds. Its head of fixed income also considers Greece to be technically in ...
By Leigh Powell | 21 September 2011
Commentary
How regulatory scrutiny is shaping the global wealth industry
A slew of bad news overshadowed one of the stories of the summer: how regulators are making headway against tax evasion. The landscape is changing for good, writes Scorpio.
By Scorpio Partnership | 20 September 2011
Business Moves
Greece will default but ECB right to be proactive: Skandia
Last week's move by the ECB was encouraging, says Skandia Investment Group's head of asset allocation. The firm may seek a Singapore presence and retail licence.
By Joe Marsh | 20 September 2011
Outlooks
Brace yourself for 2012 recession: Charles Dumas
Lombard Street Research’s Charles Dumas says the global economy will fall into recession and China won’t be able to help. US equities are best poised to lead ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 September 2011
Business Moves
HSBC poised to set out first house investment view
HSBC Global Asset Management's recently appointed head of macro and investment strategy, Philip Poole, is preparing a house view for the firm's various investments arms.
By Jame DiBiasio | 16 September 2011
Markets
Stop wasting time, allow Greece to default now: Pictet
Pictet’s chief strategist Christophe Donay says politicians are boxing themselves into a corner to keep the eurozone intact. They have only one option, however unpalatable.
By Leigh Powell | 16 September 2011
Markets
Japan ETF managers intent on recapturing trading flows
Tokyo-based operators engage in some soul-searching after US-domiciled funds emerge as the chief beneficiaries of a jump in trading after the March disasters.
By Alex Frew McMillan | 14 September 2011
Markets
Carson Block looks south as Sino-Forest success hits short-sellers
The Muddy Waters director suspects small firms have been restating filings in a more wary market. He has turned to Latin America and is looking long in China.
By Alex Frew McMillan | 12 September 2011
Business Moves
RBC WM launches Singapore trust firm, eyes new hires
The wealth division of the Royal Bank of Canada has named Hilary May to lead RBC Trust Company Singapore. It is also promising more senior hires in emerging markets.
By Leigh Powell | 6 September 2011
Markets
November threat to equity rebound, says Parker at Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse's senior asset-allocation adviser expects global equity markets to recover over the next few months, but worries that US politics could set them back again.
By Jame DiBiasio | 5 September 2011
Markets
HSBC plans Luxembourg RMB bond fund, closes two funds
The bank’s asset-management arm will start a renminbi bond fund targeting European investors in the fourth quarter, and continues its discipline of shuttering unpopular ...
By Joe Marsh | 30 August 2011
Markets
Absolute return is just a marketing term: Morningstar
Co-head of Australasian fund research Chris Douglas cautions investors amid the clamour for absolute return funds. Just look at the aftermath of Black Monday, he says.
By Leigh Powell | 29 August 2011
Markets
Asia's ETF industry tipped for shake-out
Consolidation is inevitable among exchange-traded fund providers that don't attract sufficient volumes to turn a decent profit, argue fund managers.
By Joe Marsh | 29 August 2011
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