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KKR eyes China special situations amid economic slowdown
A build-out of its regional distressed assets team is to come as the private equity firm puts greater focus on China.
By Yvonne Chan | 26 October 2011
Alternatives
Towers Watson prioritises private markets build-out in Asia
The firm says there is strong demand among institutional investors in the region for exposure to alternatives and has entered the hiring markets to service this need.
By Leigh Powell | 21 October 2011
Alternatives
Asian institutions seek alternatives, shun developed markets
Investors in the region also plan to boost their allocations to Asian assets, finds a new poll from Pyramis Global Advisors.
By Yvonne Chan | 13 October 2011
Alternatives
Advisory work tipped to explode in China’s AM industry
Rapid expansion into alternative asset management and futures by brokerages with limited experience in these segments is expected to present a plethora of advisory opportunities.
By Leigh Powell | 15 September 2011
Alternatives
Asian alternatives grab $124 billion of pension allocations
Pensions are raising allocations to alternatives, with investments in Asia accounting for a fast-growing proportion of assets, says a Towers Watson survey.
By Yvonne Chan | 12 July 2011
Alternatives
State Street launches hedge fund services in Asia
Carol Hall joins from Walkers to oversee the regional build-out of alternatives services.
By Yvonne Chan | 30 June 2011
Alternatives
Bahana sees rising foreign interest in alternatives
The Indonesian asset manager has just launched a quantitative retail equity fund and will target overseas institutional investors with a private equity offering next year.
By Joe Marsh | 16 November 2010
Alternatives
KTCU partners with Man on hedge-fund investments
The UK hedge-fund manager will advise the Korean Teachers’ Credit Union on its alternatives allocation.
By Dr Insup Lee | 27 August 2010
Alternatives
Joanne Murphy is still Queen Bee of alternatives
International woman of influence Joanne Murphy of Triple A Partners talks about today’s alternatives markets.
By Simon Osborne | 19 August 2010
Alternatives
Asian entrepreneurs more bullish on alternatives than global peers
A new survey shows that Asia-based entrepreneurs have a more positive outlook than those in other regions for alternative assets such as gold and property.
By Joe Marsh | 6 August 2010
Asset Owners
Korean investors satisfied with performance during crisis
Pension funds and insurers in South Korea are pleased with their response to the global financial crisis and more confident about future investment plans, including those for ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 12 July 2010
Alternatives
Asian institutions to boost alternatives exposure by half
The plan is to increase their allocation to alternative assets from 11% to 17% by 2012 which is a bigger jump than in other regions, according to a Russell Investments survey.
By Joe Marsh | 22 June 2010
Markets
Wealthy Chinese to double allocations to alternatives and equities
And appetite for risk among wealthy Asians is set to rise in the next two years, with many likely to seek financial planning and advisory asset-management services, according ...
By Joseph Marsh | 17 June 2010
Conference Highlights
KIC's Kalb explains his approach to illiquids
VIDEO: If you've got 'dry powder', as do many sovereign wealth funds, then why not invest in alternatives, says Scott Kalb of Korea Investment Corporation.
By Reenita Malhotra | 9 June 2010
Alternatives
Salus Alpha brings hedge funds to Asia
Swiss alternative fund manager Salus Alpha is touring the region with its managed futures and commodity arbitrage funds.
By Simon Osborne | 26 April 2010
Alternatives
Alternatives suit long-term investors, says Aberdeen
Infrastructure will become increasingly important, while property is attractive due to relatively wide spreads, says Mike Turner, the UK asset manager's allocation head.
By Joseph Marsh | 26 April 2010
Alternatives
Asia most popular region for private-equity investors
Meanwhile, global macro and natural-resource hedge-fund strategies are attracting particularly strong interest, says US research firm Brighton House Associates.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 April 2010
Awards
Day 4: AsianInvestor 2010 Investment Performance Awards
Today we announce the winners for hedge funds and alternatives.
By The Editors | 22 April 2010
Alternatives
Sovereign wealth funds set to boost investment in alternatives
And the trend towards greater transparency continues, with the release of the first annual report from Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
By Joseph Marsh | 24 March 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
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