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HSBC sees key entry points in Asian markets
Diversification has become key amid risk-on, risk-off correlation in 2011, but Philip Poole and Bill Maldonado of HSBC Global Asset Management outline reasons for optimism.
By Leigh Powell | 10 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
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
People Moves
AsianInvestor's weekly roundup of job-hoppers, Jan 6
Skandia adds Asia marketing head, Barclays Wealth names Asia investment strategist, Bank of Singapore boosts Greater China team and MAS announces reappointments.
By Leigh Powell | 6 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
Distribution
Will regulators impinge progress of private banking?
Last year’s rule changes will continue to have global implications, but regulators need to beware the impact of their work is not fewer clients served by fewer bankers ...
By Scorpio Partnership | 5 January 2012
Alternatives
Asia hedge funds underperform global industry in 2011
Long/short fared worst and CTA best as Asia strategies sank a combined -8.5% in 2011. But data provider Eurekahedge takes the view that things can only get better this year.
By Joe Marsh | 5 January 2012
Markets
Institutional investors warned of changes in dealer commitment
Despite growth in Asian fixed income trading, there are signs that many banks have abandoned plans to build a pan-Asia platform in favour of more targeted strategies.
By Leigh Powell | 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
Conference Highlights
Photos: 3rd Southeast Asia Institutional Investment Forum
Delegates and participants crowded into the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur for AsianInvestor's third annual Southeast Asia Institutional Investment Forum.
By The Editors | 20 December 2011
Markets
Policy easing seen as key theme for emerging markets in 2012
Slowing world trade growth and net capital outflows will see pressure on EM growth intensify, says ING Investment Management. It is overweight China, India and Malaysia.
By Leigh Powell | 20 December 2011
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