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Principal readies QFII quota, targets HK build-out
The firm may apply for up to Rmb300 million to provide an A-share strategy in a QIF structure out of Dublin. It also plans to apply for a type-1 licence in Hong Kong, where it is eager to add resources.
By Leigh Powell | 23 February 2012
Alternatives
China’s NCSSF signs technology provider for alternatives
The social security fund selects eFront to provide automated support for its alternative investments, with its domestic PE portfolio tipped to become increasingly important in 2012.
By Leigh Powell, Leanne Wang | 23 February 2012
Alternatives
Legion of Asia’s smallest hedge funds continues to grow
More hedge funds are managing less than $20 million as the billion-dollar club shrinks, says data provider Eurekahedge.
By Yvonne Chan | 23 February 2012
Markets
Synthetic ETF fears overblown, says Blacklock
While sympathetic to concerns over swaps-based ETFs, Kelvin Blacklock of Eastspring says fear of complexity is more to blame and explains why synthetics can sometimes work better than cash-based funds.
By Joe Marsh, Leigh Powell | 23 February 2012
Asset Owners
Taiwan’s LPF issues $1 billion domestic RFP mandate
The Labour Pension Fund is seeking locally incorporated managers to take on absolute return mandates to achieve a targeted 9% annual return. It sets a deadline of March 6.
By Leanne Wang | 22 February 2012
Markets
Boom coming, but Asian family offices must mature: UBS
Growth in family offices will catch up with the regional wealth explosion, but solutions can be especially complex since a substantial portion of this wealth is tied up in illiquid assets.
By Leigh Powell | 22 February 2012
Markets
Fullerton trading head backs global oversight of HFTs
Darren Tay, who runs the dealing desk at the Singaporean fund house, outlines some of his concerns, including market fragmentation and changing market microstructures.
By Joe Marsh | 22 February 2012
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Pension fund picks ex-Goldman banker for Asia ramp-up
Pension fund picks ex-Goldman banker for Asia ramp-up
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has appointed Mark Machin to lead an expansion of its Asia-Pacific investments out of Hong Kong. China is a target above all.
BDL joins growing list of fund admin providers in Asia
BDL joins growing list of fund admin providers in Asia
Another new arrival in Hong Kong is Banque Degroof Luxembourg, which will target small and medium-sized funds. It says Korean asset managers are eager to set up Ucits vehicles.
ICBC Credit Suisse set to launch Hong Kong arm
ICBC Credit Suisse set to launch Hong Kong arm
The firm is to open its international arm next week with a staff of four and is on a recruitment drive to build a base in the city. It comes after ICBC increased its shareholding in the JV late last year.
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