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Paris-based Comgest embarks on Asia build-out
The international asset manager has hired its first head of business development for the region, Robert James, formerly of First State. He aims to tap Asian institutional ...
By Leigh Powell | 3 February 2012
Alternatives
Saban sets up Hong Kong office for Asian media deals
The US private investment firm seeks to ramp up investments in Asia's media and entertainment industries.
By Yvonne Chan | 3 February 2012
Business Moves
China’s first JV fund house eyes Hong Kong rollout
China Merchants Fund aims to build a Hong Kong business organically or via acquisition in a drive to expand its international business, which makes up just 1% of assets overall.
By Leanne Wang | 3 February 2012
Outlooks
WEBCAST: Robeco Asia-Pac CIO explains regional view
Arnout van Rijn joins AsianInvestor for a discussion on Asia-Pacific equities and currencies and, in the process, identifies individual stocks with appeal.
By Leigh Powell | 2 February 2012
Alternatives
Offshore law firm Mourant Ozannes opens in Asia
The firm has committed substantial resources to its new office in Hong Kong, which will focus on servicing investment fund clients, among others.
By Joe Marsh | 1 February 2012
Business Moves
Duo launch RQFII funds, target second batch of quotas
HFT Investment Management and GF Asset Management are selling fixed income funds with an equity facility, but may look to other asset classes including ETFs in the next quotas.
By Leanne Wang | 1 February 2012
Distribution
Samsung cuts in Hong Kong, focuses on Korean HNWs
Samsung Securities’ new CEO, Kim Suk, the previous head of its asset management business, says the firm is seeking to add global investment products to its roster.
By Jame DiBiasio | 31 January 2012
Markets
Harvest prioritises retail sale for RQFII fixed income fund
Hong Kong-based Harvest Global Investments is looking to use RQFII to broaden its brand penetration among retail investors in Hong Kong and overseas.
By Leigh Powell | 31 January 2012
Alternatives
Apex Capital in US shutters two Asia-focused hedge funds
The closures are made by Apex New York, which parted ways with its Hong Kong operation and co-founders nearly two years ago.
By Yvonne Chan | 30 January 2012
Markets
Mirae Asset continues ETF push with latest launch
The South Korean fund manager is targeting institutional investors in particular with its new range of Asian sector-focused exchange-traded funds in Hong Kong.
By Joe Marsh | 30 January 2012
Alternatives
Ascalon planting seed capital into Asian hedge funds
Australian alternatives seeder Ascalon has invested in two Asian hedge funds, with more allocations to come.
By Yvonne Chan | 27 January 2012
Markets
Will high trailer fees render RQFII business profitless?
Chinese fund management and securities firms say banks are charging up to 70% in trailer fees to distribute RQFII products, raising fears that little will be left after expenses.
By Leanne Wang | 27 January 2012
Commentary
Best of the bunny
Editor Jame DiBiasio picks his favourite AsianInvestor online stories from the Year of the Rabbit.
By The Editors | 20 January 2012
Alternatives
CEC eyes new fund for China private equity deals
The Hong Kong-based private equity firm tentatively plans to raise up to $300 million for its third mainland-focused fund.
By Yvonne Chan | 20 January 2012
Conference Highlights
Photos: 3rd Annual RMB Rising conference
AsianInvestor and FinanceAsia hosted our third forum in Hong Kong on the internationalisation of the renminbi. Here we present a gallery of photos from the event.
By The Editors | 19 January 2012
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