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Markets
Ping An launches its first offshore RMB bond fund
The Hong Kong asset management arm of insurer Ping An Group is offering an open-ended unit trust to invest predominantly in CNH bonds. The market timing is right, the firm argues.
By Leanne Wang | 14 April 2011
Markets
Franklin Templeton readies sukuk fund, builds Malaysia team
Having recently launched two sharia equity strategies, the US asset manager plans to manage more assets out of Kuala Lumpur.
By Joe Marsh | 21 December 2010
Markets
Morgan Stanley sees bright future for Asian local-currency bonds
As State Street's ABF Pan-Asia Bond Fund celebrates its fifth anniversary, demand is growing for Asian local-currency bonds, despite rising interest rates.
By Joe Marsh | 29 July 2010
Markets
Dubai World creditors await court definition of sukuk
Dubai World’s request to restructure its debt is likely to reshape the understanding among investors and issuers of who holds the upper hand when it comes to bond-like sukuk.
By Edward Russell | 7 December 2009
Markets
US bond managers warm to high yield
Spreads have rallied over the past two months, but some portfolio managers report investors have a growing appetite for risk.
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 May 2009
Distribution
HSBC Global AM launches investment-grade bond fund
The fund house targets investors looking for some stability amid the volatile market environment.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 March 2009
Markets
Where art thou, China bond?
Longer-dated instruments remain in short supply after a year of high hopes and hyped reforms.
By Liz Mak | 28 August 2008
Services
Calls grow for Asian bond CSD
ADB conference in Singapore reveals widespread support for a regional clearing and settlement depository.
By Andrew Peck | 20 April 2007
Asset Owners
APS forms bond JV with ex-DBS manager
The Singapore equities boutique sets up a bond JV with Lim Heong-Chye, a star manager who recently left DBS.
By Jame DiBiasio | 5 September 2005
People Moves
DBS manager to set up own bond fund
Lim Heong-Chye, manager of Singapore''s largest mutual fund, is leaving DBS Asset Management.
By Jame DiBiasio | 20 July 2005
Distribution
HSBC first out the door with bond ETF
Assuming regulators sign off, it will announce a Hong Kong dollar ETF on June 20.
By Jame DiBiasio | 9 June 2005
Distribution
SSgA preps Asian Bond Fund ETFs
Mandated to run the pan-Asian fund by the region''s central banks, State Street will open it to other investors.
By Jame DiBiasio | 8 April 2005
Alternatives
SHK seeds bond hedge fund
Hong Kong-based Tribridge launches with $20 million backed by Korean institutional money.
By Kamni Bharwani | 14 March 2005
Distribution
ING, Metrobank offer Filipinos Asian bond fund
This is the first retail product that primarily invests in non-Philippine securities.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 February 2005
Distribution
Deutsche strip bond starts Taiwan fund cleanup
The regulators indicate asset securitization is also in the works.
By Jame DiBiasio | 3 February 2005
Markets
Deutsche, Fubon attempt Taiwan bond fund cleanup
Is there a way to prevent a drop in bond fund NAVs - and hence another market crash - as interest rates go up?
By Jame DiBiasio | 28 January 2005
Markets
Taiwan FSC chief vows action on structured bond products
The regulator will soon announce steps to prevent a potential run within a few weeks.
By Jame DiBiasio | 11 January 2005
Asset Owners
HKMA puts out $1bn-plus bond fund mandate
The second Asian Bond Fund will invest in local currencies and involve active and passive managers.
By Jame DiBiasio | 12 November 2004
Markets
Are the European bond markets attractive?
Asian investors have not yet shown much interest, but may be missing out on diversification opportunities says one European fund manager.
By Jame DiBiasio | 29 June 2004
Asset Owners
US bond boutique targets Asian investment
Brandywine is changing its investment guidelines to invest in Asian fixed income.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 May 2004
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