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Asset Owners
Bank of Korea to hire reserves management head
The central bank of the Republic of Korea, with $312 billion in reserves, has decided to make its first senior investment hire from the market.
By Jame DiBiasio, Dr Insup Lee | 15 September 2011
Markets
EM central banks continue to buy gold in Q2
Asian central banks have been less active than those in other emerging markets, and European central bank activity remains flat. But other investors are showing strong demand.
By Joe Marsh | 18 July 2011
Asset Owners
Fast-growing state funds look to diversify: BNY Mellon, UBS
Sovereign institutions are accumulating assets at a blistering pace and need to find a home for this surplus capital; hence even central banks are mulling higher-yielding asset ...
By Joe Marsh | 13 April 2011
Outlooks
Sovereign debt won't derail recovery, says Fed official
James Bullard, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis, is bullish on prospects for a global recovery, but sees risk in Asia overheating.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 June 2010
Markets
Chinese demand for gold could double by 2020
The country consumes relatively little gold per capita compared to other nations, yet it could exhaust its domestic supply within six years, says the World Gold Council.
By Joseph Marsh | 30 March 2010
Commentary
Central banks switch to hoarding gold
An apparent change in behaviour by these institutions may be affecting investors' approach to the metal, says the World Gold Council.
By Joseph Marsh | 18 February 2010
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
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