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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. MacarthurCook Industrial Reit raises $155.5 million in new capital, including a $15.8 million investment by AMP and a $111 million rights issue. Separately, AMP Capital hires ... The French asset manager's Emerging Markets Talents fund holds local interest for Asian investors, with more than half its assets invested in the region. Frank Khoo, Asia head at Axa Real Estate Investment Management, outlines the regional strategy behind tie-ups with Ping An Group and Sumitomo. The French insurance group relocates Alistair Brown to Hong Kong from Australia. The former Asia head of institutional business at Baring Asset Management started his new role at RCM yesterday. Rainbow Pan is promoted to head Hong Kong operations for the independent financial planner. One problem is how to fit active extension mandates into legacy asset allocations, suggesting that support for these quant products might come from new institutions elsewhere. The deal with Kyobo Life marks Axa Investment Managers’ third big regional joint venture in asset management. The Axa Asian Opportunity Fund envisages less volatility than competing products, due to a reduced emphasis on long/short managers. Asset managers look at bigger picture after massive sell off on China’s main stock exchanges. Fund executives list the factors that shaped 2006, and the key important themes that will determine events in 2007. The new Hong Kong CEO needs to meet 2008 targets. The CEO of the China regional business is moving to another insurer. After 10 months in a temporary position while AXA was investigated by the banking regulator, Andrew Penn returns to his old role. IFAs to respond to growing demand for professional advice, says Axa CEO. The proposed funds joint venture has to win regulatory approval. National Australia Bank offloads its Hong Kong and Indonesian insurance businesses for A$575 million. New Singapore office allocates $550 million for investment in a portfolio of Asian private equity deals. Deal to spearhead group’s growth ambitions in Hong Kong and Indonesia.