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Alternatives
China emerging as new base for quant hedge funds
Foreign and home-grown quant specialists are planning hedge fund launches out of China.
By Yvonne Chan | 19 December 2011
Asset Owners
Asia AM industry tipped to double, spurred by ETF growth
The region's asset management industry will swell to $4 trillion by 2015 and eventually be the biggest in the world, finds Cerulli. ETFs are forecast to grow rapidly, notably ...
By Leigh Powell | 26 October 2011
Co-published
The right partner to deliver investment solutions
Fund-management companies, brokerages and wealth management groups in Asia are turning to sub-advisory partnerships to grow their businesses and provide client solutions ...
By Goldman Sachs | 24 October 2011
Alternatives
Persistent Asset gunning for 2011 grand slam for FOHFs
Hong Kong-based fund-of-hedge-funds firm Persistent Asset is performing well in all three of its products this year and came through September strongly.
By Simon Osborne | 11 October 2011
Business Moves
London & Capital launches in Hong Kong
At the launch of its Hong Kong office, London & Capital highlights its role as an independent asset manager and discusses why Asia is the go-to place for all wealth managers.
By Ivan Zhang | 2 September 2011
Alternatives
Pinpoint AM gets shorty amid volatile China market
The China-focused hedge fund says short-selling and holding cash has helped it to weather the market rout. Now it is considering launching a Ucits-compliant fund.
By Yvonne Chan | 24 August 2011
Alternatives
Infrastructure gains may precede Thai general election
In common with other Southeast Asian countries, Thailand’s infrastructure needs upgrading, but how can investors in listed equity participate?
By Simon Osborne | 4 May 2011
Commentary
AsianInvestor seeks a reporter
We are looking to add to our team of journalists.
By The Editors | 8 October 2010
Business Moves
L&T Mutual Fund looks abroad
The newly minted firm, part of Indian industrial group Larsen & Toubro, is eyeing institutional mandates and overseas business.
By Joseph Marsh | 24 February 2010
Business Moves
On heels of UTI deal, T Rowe Price mulls China AMC deal
Todd Ruppert outlines his roadmap for T Rowe Price’s expansion in Asia, following the firm's acquisition this week of a 26% stake in India's UTI Asset Management.
By Liz Mak | 22 January 2010
Commentary
Editor’s pick: Our best stories in 2009
As we reach the end of our reporting for 2009 and close our website until January, here are my favourite stories.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 December 2009
Asset Owners
When the pie stops growing
Sumitomo Trust & Banking stakes growth in a mature pensions market on structuring fund products around its prop-desk activity.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 December 2009
Distribution
China’s new boom in segregated accounts
Multi-client segregated accounts are being hyped as the mainland’s answer to hedge funds. They’re not – but they will have their uses.
By Liz Mak | 17 December 2009
Business Moves
‘New’ BlackRock in Asia not about scale, says chairman Rohit Bhagat
The newly appointed chairman of BlackRock Asia-Pacific discusses the asset manager's structure and objectives for the region.
By Jame DiBiasio | 14 December 2009
Business Moves
Legg Mason CEO Mark Fetting moves beyond SIV debacle
Mark Fetting has revamped the corporate structure, boosted risk management, and is now looking how to grow Legg Mason, including acquisitions in emerging-market equities.
By Jame DiBiasio | 8 December 2009
Markets
Blockbuster funds dominate Asian asset accumulation
Nomura Asset Management leads the pack of 29 $1 billion-plus fund launches in Asia-Pacific this year.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 December 2009
Alternatives
Illiquid investors increasingly hedging FX risk
Overlay Asset Management CIO Hélie d’Hautefort says his boutique currency shop is working on behalf of private equity investors. But how liquid, really, is FX?
By Jame DiBiasio | 28 September 2009
Services
Complexity, that dirty word, still propels asset management
Products may be returning to simplicity, but business models for fund managers are not, says Citi’s global head of fund services.
By Jame DiBiasio | 21 September 2009
Asset Owners
Russell Investments tilts back towards consulting
New CEO Andrew Doman says Russell is working on services beyond multi-manager investing for institutions.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 September 2009
Alternatives
Pictet Asset Management markets funds of hedge funds
The firm is better known in Asia as a traditional fund house but is targeting institutional investors and private banks with a platform for hedge funds.
By Jame DiBiasio | 27 August 2009
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US dollar
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Chinese renminbi
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None of the above; gold
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