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Markets
Malaysia’s private pension administrator seeks CEO, COO
The new hires will oversee the administrative arm of the country’s forthcoming voluntary private retirement scheme.
By Joe Marsh | 27 January 2012
Markets
Malaysian regulator explains proposed pension system
Managers can now apply for licences to provide products under Malaysia’s proposed private retirement scheme. The Securities Commission answers AsianInvestor's questions ...
By Joe Marsh | 26 January 2012
Markets
Affin Fund targets 50% asset growth this year
The Malaysian firm is pitching for more institutional mandates and hopes to benefit from money contributed to the state-run Employees Provident Fund being shifted into unit trusts.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 March 2010
Asset Owners
Asian pension assets worth waiting for, says report
Despite offering relatively low margins and fees, the region's retirement markets have huge long-term potential for asset managers, argues Cerulli Associates.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 February 2010
Business Moves
EPF sells 25% stake in RHB Capital
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank pays $1.2 billion for the 25% stake in RHB Capital, Malaysia’s fourth largest bank. EPF’s stake will be cut from 82% to 57%.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 13 May 2008
Business Moves
Nomura AM opens shop in KL
It becomes the second foreign fund manager licensed to conduct institutional business in Malaysia.
By Andrew Peck | 9 January 2007
Asset Owners
EPF to send $3.2 billion offshore by 2007
It also seeds a new Southeast Asia resources fund with partners CIMB and Standard Bank.
By Alastair Reed | 31 March 2006
Asset Owners
Malaysia’s EPF to move into private equity
Private equity and property added to pension fund’s portfolio as it contemplates setting up a private equity division of its own.
By Alastair Reed | 20 February 2006
Asset Owners
EPF earmarks M$1 billion for private equity
Malaysia''s Employees Provident Fund is looking for long-term, higher yielding investments.
By Jame DiBiasio | 27 July 2004
People Moves
A new CEO for Malaysia's EPF
Malaysia''s Employees Provident Fund has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer.
By Georgina Dunn | 11 April 2001
Asset Owners
Members anxious over doubtful EPF loans
Low in returns and transparency, the self-proclaimed oldest provident fund has room to improve.
By Rico Ngai | 14 April 2000
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