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CNH market tipped to top $50 billion by year-end
Deutsche Bank expects the CNH bond market to grow over 50% in 2012, with more products launched. It comes as AsianInvestor hosts its third RMB Rising event in Hong Kong today.
By Leigh Powell | 12 January 2012
Business Moves
Axa to shut financial advisory unit ipac in Asia
The financial planner informs its 2,000 clients it is shutting in a strategic move by Axa to focus on material insurance business. It will seek a new home for staff and customers.
By Leigh Powell | 11 January 2012
Markets
SFC appeals after fund manager acquitted of false trading
The commission has launched an appeal against a not guilty verdict for Liang Jiang on 13 market manipulation charges during a six-month period in the 2008 global financial crisis.
By Leigh Powell | 10 January 2012
Markets
Hai Tong readies RQFII fund launch
The fund, due to be released this week, will focus on government bonds, central bank bills and high-grade corporate debt, but will not invest in the A-share market to begin with.
By Leanne Wang | 10 January 2012
Alternatives
Synergy partners with European firm to seed Asia funds
Hong Kong-based Synergy Fund Management’s alliance with European seeding platform IMQubator comes at a time when the hedge fund industry needs all the help it can get.
By Joe Marsh | 9 January 2012
Business Moves
Lombard Odier adds Asia CIO, targets investment build-out
The Swiss bank hires Pranay Gupta from ING Investment Management, who will double up as global head of investment solutions. It also adds Simon Tam as a Hong Kong MD from UBS.
By Leigh Powell | 9 January 2012
People Moves
Julius Baer hires team from Sarasin to cover Greater China
The bank picks up eight headed by Elina So after failing to acquire a majority shareholding in its rival. Sarasin defends its position after reasserting its China strategy ...
By Leigh Powell | 6 January 2012
Alternatives
Clairvoyance, Pangu join list of hedge fund closures
Long/short Asia equity funds were the worst performers in the region last year, so it’s hardly surprising that several are being shuttered.
By Joe Marsh | 6 January 2012
Markets
Time to recapture lost ground in Greater China: JP Morgan
Howard Wang of JP Morgan's asset management arm talks up Chinese banking and consumer stocks, while the firm has cut property and financial holdings in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
By Leanne Wang | 5 January 2012
Asset Owners
MPFA proposes easing rules for early withdrawals
Hong Kong’s pensions regulator suggests money could be withdrawn for terminal illnesses, paving the way for future changes to the system.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 January 2012
Markets
Sarasin promotes internally amid China, Southeast Asia push
The Swiss firm bumps up three strong performers in-house, announcing its first head of China. Its regional chief talks about her priorities and relief over the acquisition by ...
By Leigh Powell | 4 January 2012
Business Moves
Fidelity confirms Bruno Lee’s new regional role
The retail distribution specialist is set to start in the new year as regional head for Asia ex-Japan, tasked with building a business that caters directly to retail investors.
By Leigh Powell | 21 December 2011
Alternatives
Hedgies show their generous side at Rice charity event
A busy Bisous bar in Hong Kong was the scene of a fundraiser last week put on by charity Returns Invested in Children and Education. Here are some pictures.
By Joe Marsh | 21 December 2011
Alternatives
Portman eyes property investments in Greater China
The US real estate investor and developer has opened a Hong Kong office headed by ex-Henderson Global executive Stanley Chin, who will lead the charge in sourcing deals and ...
By Yvonne Chan | 21 December 2011
Markets
Jostling begins among fund firms after RQFII launch
Chinese regulators announce the pilot scheme's launch earlier than predicted, as the Hong Kong subsidiaries of mainland fund houses now look to leverage their parent’s ...
By Leanne Wang | 19 December 2011
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