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Alternatives
Doors open to Asia consultation: European Commission
Tilman Lueder, head of asset management at the commission’s directorate for financial services, sees a need to consult Asian regulators over Ucits rules as these tighten ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 January 2012
Alternatives
Legg Mason targets 2012 M&A for alternatives
CEO Mark Fetting says the global fund management company wants to acquire alternative capabilities to complement the group’s Permal business.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 September 2011
Alternatives
Korea Post’s savings division plans alternatives push
The $52 billion arm of Korea Post, traditionally a conservative investor, needs to add risk to its portfolio as local bond markets lose their appeal.
By Dr Insup Lee | 20 July 2011
Alternatives
HKMA enters alternative investments
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reveals it has invested $2.2 billion in subsidiaries, both locally and overseas, in a new shift to diversify its $300 billion Exchange Fund ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 28 April 2011
Asset Owners
KIC expects AUM to hit $50 billion
The Korea Investment Corporation is looking for more deals in private equity, real estate and hedge funds as its seeding is set to grow.
By Dr Insup Lee | 13 April 2011
Alternatives
Credit Suisse AM outlines EM push with HDFC, alternatives
CS Asset Management CEO Robert Shafir says the firm will begin marketing HDFC’s India strategies this spring, as MD Neil Harvey scours for Asian partners in alternatives.
By Jame DiBiasio | 22 March 2011
Asset Owners
Kyobo Life diversifies assets overseas
The $47 billion insurer is tilting away from US investment-grade credit to high-yield, distressed and private-equity strategies.
By Dr Insup Lee | 7 June 2010
Alternatives
Now is the time for alternatives, says Russell Investments
Having named a head of alternatives advice in Australia, the US firm is looking to hire for the same role in Japan, as it re-estimates its model portfolios.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 March 2010
Asset Owners
KIC plans alternatives push and domestic mandates
Korea Investment Corporation outlines some of its ambitions for 2010, which include finding ways to attract global managers to set up onshore.
By Dr Insup Lee | 17 February 2010
Alternatives
Citi Private Bank pushes more alternatives
Investing in real assets makes more sense in this volatile and uncertain environment, says Jennifer Tay, head of portfolio counselling for Asia-Pacific.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 August 2008
Asset Owners
Alternative investments still too hot to handle
Many trustees and fund sponsors are still wary of alternative investments, fearing governance mechanisms that are in place don’t make the grade.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 8 October 2007
Distribution
Lyxor brings private equity to the masses
The new fund enables Hong Kong's retail investors to invest in private equity companies worldwide.
By Liz Mak | 24 August 2007
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