Tag: asset management

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

Asset Owners

Asset managers in Japan, Australia lead Ucits fund push

BNP Paribas Securities Services says it sees more Asian firms planning Ucits funds, as it makes a new appointment to its securities services team.

By Yvonne Chan | 9 May 2011

Business Moves

Asian asset managers widening outlook, says RBC Dexia

Asia-based fund managers are casting their net wider globally, while many of their European peers are narrowing their focus in Asia, says Bill Gourlay of RBC Dexia.

By Yvonne Chan | 7 April 2011

Alternatives

HK hedge-fund assets hit $63.2 billion as larger firms take root

Big-ticket funds are on the rise in the territory as the number of smaller firms shrinks, according to the Securities and Futures Commission.

By Yvonne Chan | 14 March 2011

Distribution

Turnover on the rise among Thai fund executives

Several senior asset management executives in Thailand have switched firms in recent months, and many feel this signals a growing trend.

By Joe Marsh | 9 March 2011

Markets

Korea outflows to cease at Kospi 2000: Shinhan BNP

Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management readies a series of newly approved ‘condensed’ funds in expectation that 2011 will see local investors return to equities.

By Jame DiBiasio | 1 November 2010

Business Moves

Shinhan BNP funds JV taking Korea story global

The asset-management joint venture between Shinhan Bank and BNP Paribas Investment Partners joins a trend of Korean fund houses expanding abroad.

By Jame DiBiasio | 29 June 2010

Business Moves

30,000 people who don't manage assets in Hong Kong

You might be excused for thinking that Hong Kong has become a centre for investment management, but the latest data from the territory's Investment Funds Association says ...

By Liz Mak | 7 May 2010

Awards

AsianInvestor performance awards: Calling for submissions

We kick-off the process for the 2010 Investment Performance Awards. Here’s what to expect, and what we need from you.

By The Editors | 29 March 2010

Business Moves

Ed Bernard on T Rowe Price's investment in India's UTI

Ed Bernard, vice-chairman of T Rowe Price, discusses the Baltimore firm's investment in Indian asset management company Unit Trust of India.

By Sameera Anand | 5 February 2010

Business Moves

Goldman Sachs receives Malaysia licenses

Malaysia’s Securities Commission grants Goldman Sachs licenses for fund management and corporate finance.

By Edward Russell | 9 December 2009

People Moves

Chris Ryan resigns from Fidelity

After nearly two years, the Asia-Pacific managing director steps down to pursue new ambitions, leaving the funds giant to seek a new regional head.

By Jame DiBiasio | 21 October 2009

People Moves

Jim McEleney heads BNY Mellon International Operations

BNY Mellon International Operations names Jim McEleney its new chief executive.

By Edward Russell | 15 October 2009

Business Moves

Credit Suisse looks beyond Aberdeen Asset Management deal

It’s time to build scale into asset-management offerings, says Credit Suisse asset-management managing director Salman Shoaib.

By Jame DiBiasio | 31 July 2009

People Moves

Diam appoints Norio Nakajima as president and CEO

Japanese fund manager Diam looks to an executive with overseas experience to continue its advancement into Asian markets.

By Jame DiBiasio | 31 July 2009

Asset Owners

Nomura buys stake in India's LIC Mutual Fund

Nomura Asset Management makes a move into India, buying a 35% stake in the mutual fund business run by India's largest insurer.

By Sameera Anand | 13 July 2009

Services

Nomura AM phases in data management

The first phase of Nomura Asset Management’s upgrade includes automating, cleansing and centralising global equity data in a common format.

By Edward Russell | 12 May 2009

Business Moves

UBS posts $17 billion loss and restructures

Investment banking drives losses at UBS, while wealth and asset management report large net new money outflows. Cash bonuses to investment bankers are reduced by 95%.

By Sameera Anand | 11 February 2009

Business Moves

Value Partners targets $376 million from listing

Ping An will buy close to 40% of the deal which will see Value Partners become the second listed asset manager in Asia.

By Anette Jönsson | 7 November 2007

Business Moves

Two firms enter Thai funds business

Phillip Securities and Seamico Securities receive approval from the SEC to establish asset-management arms.

By Andrew Peck | 21 March 2007

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