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Take China's QDII ETFs with a pinch of salt
Despite the fanfare from QDII ETF issuers and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, these products are unlikely to achieve the lofty aims set for them.
By Liz Mak
10 March 2010
Aprea bemoans lack of progress on Reits in India
The Asia Pacific Real Estate Association is opening a branch in Mumbai in order to press the case for allowing Reits.
By Joseph Marsh
5 March 2010
Private banks thinking more in real terms, says Axa IM
Demand will continue to outpace supply in the inflation-linked market, from both traditional and new investor types, says Philippe Descheemaeker of Axa Investment Managers.
By Joseph Marsh
1 March 2010
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A tale of two years for hedgies
In the first of a two-part Q&A, Karen Tan of Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management looks at hedge-fund performance since the start of 2008. In the next piece, she will make ...
By Joseph Marsh | 26 February 2010
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Fear the boom and bust
A treat for Friday: A Hayek versus Keynes rap anthem, courtesy of YouTube.
By The Editors | 26 February 2010
Asset Owners
Asian pension assets worth waiting for, says report
Despite offering relatively low margins and fees, the region's retirement markets have huge long-term potential for asset managers, argues Cerulli Associates.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 February 2010
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Style rotation more of a concern now, says RCM
Fundamentals-focused fund managers need to adapt to markets that are now more trading-orientated, particularly in Asia, says George Liu of RCM.
By Joseph Marsh | 22 February 2010
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Equities/credit will perform best in 2010, says poll
In AsianInvestor's first online survey following the website relaunch, we asked which asset class would be the best pick for returns this year.
By Joseph Marsh | 22 February 2010
Outlooks
Markets overreacted to China tightening, says Neuberger Berman
Meanwhile, stock-index futures will help boost liquidity and reduce volatility in the Chinese markets, says senior portfolio manager Frank Yao.
By Joseph Marsh | 22 February 2010
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China should let in distressed investors, says academic
The best way for China's banks to deal with a growing number of non-performing loans is to allow assets to be securitised and sold at distressed levels, argues political ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 February 2010
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Central banks switch to hoarding gold
An apparent change in behaviour by these institutions may be affecting investors' approach to the metal, says the World Gold Council.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010
Outlooks
China growth expectations plummet
Investors have turned far less bullish on China and Europe, amid a global drop in risk appetite, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch's February fund-manager survey.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010
Outlooks
Asian stock prices fair to slightly undervalued, says Batterymarch
Asia ex-Japan stocks are currently valued at 13x forward earnings, with an expected growth rate of close to 20%, says Ray Prasad at Batterymarch.
By Joseph Marsh | 17 February 2010
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Happy lunar new year!
We would like to wish our readers a happy and prosperous lunar new year. Our daily newsletter will take a break over the holidays and return on Wednesday, February 17.
By The Editors | 12 February 2010
Outlooks
China volatility in January reflects market anxiety, says AlphaShares
Recent stock-market corrections and the disappointing performance of IPOs in China are to be expected, says the California-based asset manager.
By Joseph Marsh | 9 February 2010
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