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Markets
Asia CB pipeline likely to start flowing again: BNPP IP
With credit hard to come by and stocks looking cheap, Asian convertible bond issuance may be set to increase, says Skander Chabbi of BNP Paribas Investment Partners.
By Joe Marsh | 16 December 2011
Services
Asian brokers guarded on outsourcing, survey indicates
BNP Paribas maintains that attitudes around third-party clearing are shifting, despite a low uptake by brokerages.
By Yvonne Chan | 12 October 2011
Business Moves
BNP Paribas eyes Asia as key prime brokerage market
A build-out of the bank's Asian prime brokerage team will follow the launch of a global platform.
By Yvonne Chan | 2 August 2011
People Moves
BNP Paribas promotes Cristofari to China chairman
Francois Cristofari becomes chairman of BNP Paribas' China business, while Clarence Tao takes over his previous job as CEO.
By Lillian Liu | 24 February 2011
Business Moves
BNP Paribas restructures Asia wealth management division
BNP Paribas announces a new coverage plan for wealth management in Asia-Pacific under Mignonne Cheng as Thierry Dana relocates to Europe.
By Sameera Anand | 17 January 2011
Markets
Indonesia to allow derivatives-based protected funds again
The regulator is ready to allow the launch of such products, having frozen them in 2008. But it has more liberalising to do, says Tino Moorrees of BNP Paribas Investment ...
By Joe Marsh | 1 December 2010
Alternatives
Ucits IV: More flexible, but more costly?
Margaret Harwood-Jones of BNP Paribas outlines some key changes that will be introduced by Europe's forthcoming fund-passporting standard.
By Joe Marsh | 20 July 2010
Alternatives
Ucits IV will bring clarity and consolidation, says BNP Paribas
An Asian version of Ucits could help funds act in a more pan-regional manner, says Margaret Harwood-Jones of BNP Paribas Securities Services in the first of two articles on ...
By Joe Marsh | 29 June 2010
Business Moves
BNP Paribas Securities Services expands to Beijing and in derivatives
The French firm continues to build its securities services business in Asia with a China office and a listed derivatives clearing licence in Singapore.
By Joseph Marsh | 11 June 2010
Business Moves
BNPP IP aims to double Asian profit contribution
Following the official completion of the BNP Paribas-Fortis merger, Stewart Edgar, Asia-Pacific head of the combined entity, outlines his war plans.
By Liz Mak | 8 April 2010
Business Moves
BNP Paribas granted custody licence in India
The French bank follows up similar deals in Hong Kong and Singapore last year and is planning others elsewhere in the region.
By Cate Rocchi | 11 March 2010
Business Moves
Manulife comes of age in Asia with China JV
The Canadian insurer gets a head-start in China by buying a 49% stake in the ABN Amro Teda Fund Management joint venture from BNP Paribas.
By Liz Mak | 25 November 2009
People Moves
Peter Foo appointed to senior relationship role at BNP Paribas
Foo takes on responsibility for Asian sovereign wealth funds and central banks at BNP Paribas, but will continue as CEO of Fortis Bank’s Singapore branch until Fortis is fully ...
By Daniel Inman | 22 October 2009
Services
BNP Paribas Securities Services pursues wider Asia strategy
BNP Paribas Securities Services is set to expand in Asia after achieving Hong Kong general clearing participant membership.
By Edward Russell | 18 September 2009
Markets
Sensex targets get a boost
Credit Suisse is the latest to raise its target for India's benchmark Sensex index.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 6 August 2009
Markets
Switch to India from China, says BNP Paribas
Valuations, investment cycles, and external funding are among the reasons BNP Paribas is recommending investors increase their exposure to India at the expense of China.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 9 June 2009
Business Moves
BNP Paribas IP proceeds with Asia fund team plan
CEO for Asia Vincent Trouillard-Perrot remains keen on having a string of products designed by Asian specialists.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 27 April 2009
Services
BNP Paribas custody approved to go local
Singapore approves BNP Paribas Securities Services' first regional wholesale banking license.
By Edward Russell | 24 April 2009
Business Moves
Islamic deals enhance BNP Paribas' expansion
A new joint venture in Riyadh gives BNP Paribas Investment Partners full access to GCC stock markets, and bolsters its desire to deepen its Asia and emerging market capabilities.
By Jame DiBiasio | 16 September 2008
Business Moves
BNP Paribas seeks Asia CIO
The firm plans to develop locally managed investment capabilities alongside its global expertise, either via acquisition or organically; and eyes possible Taiwan onshore business.
By Jame DiBiasio | 5 May 2008
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