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Asset Owners
Pension funds call for AM engagement, human judgment
Of 35 innovations widely adopted since 2002, just five delivered value, a global study finds. Pension plans and asset managers discuss the lessons to be learned.
By Leigh Powell | 11 July 2011
Alternatives
Henderson Global Investors gives view on Singapore property
Singapore commercial property is getting pricey, but longer term investors should still be able to make a single digit return.
By Simon Osborne | 13 June 2011
Alternatives
Hedge fund CAI Global identifies opportunities in 2011
CAI Global Fund is up 45% year-to-date in 2010. CIO Eddie Tam offers his perspective on the markets.
By Simon Osborne | 26 November 2010
People Moves
AMP Capital hires Asia infrastructure head
Boe Pahari will move from Foreshore Global Capital in London to AMP Capital Investors' office in Singapore for the new role.
By Joseph Marsh | 11 March 2010
Asset Owners
Seven out of 10 PSPF mandates underperform in 2009
Taiwan's civil-servant pension fund unveils the four winners of its latest overseas mandates, worth an aggregate $900 million, and reports investment results for its latest ...
By Liz Mak | 5 February 2010
Distribution
Active asset management works – really, says Watson Wyatt
The consultant highlights those asset classes where active management is more likely to deliver results.
By Jame DiBiasio | 9 December 2009
Distribution
iShares adds five A-share ETFs in Hong Kong
The products will provide access to the CSI 300 index and more focused exposure to four sectors, including energy, financials, infrastructure and materials.
By Liz Mak | 18 November 2009
Business Moves
Natixis Global Associates opens in Taiwan
The new subsidiary will support the distribution of Natixis Global Asset Management's products and represents a model for future growth in mainland China and Hong Kong.
By Joseph Marsh | 6 November 2009
Outlooks
Global equity investors still prefer Asia
Provided the US doesn’t double-dip into recession, that inflation and deflation are both contained, and that Asian export economies can rebalance, say global equity CIOs.
By Hugo Cox | 15 October 2009
Distribution
Allianz RCM launches new Greater China fund
The new fund will become Allianz Global Investors’ core offering for the Greater China region. Previously issued products will be repositioned as satellite strategies for ...
By Liz Mak | 16 September 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
People Moves
UBS Global AM Japan names Okamura as president
Susumu Okamura takes over from Christof Kutscher, who has been running UBS Global AM's Japanese operations alongside his regional responsibilities for the past 17 months.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 November 2008
Business Moves
Dow cracks Singapore for Rogge Partners
The $28 billion bond house Rogge Global Partners has commenced operations in Singapore.
By Simon Osborne | 10 August 2007
Distribution
New Star launches global property vehicle
Focus on distribution in Hong Kong and Singapore will bring the company’s latest fund launch to private placement and bank investors.
By Samuel Riding | 27 April 2007
Business Moves
BGI gets big in Asia ex-Japan
Five new roles boost Barclays Global Investors’ ambitions for Asia ex-Japan institutional business.
By Samuel Riding | 15 March 2007
People Moves
Lehman bolsters global finance team
Investment bank brings in three new hires.
By Andrew Peck | 9 May 2006
Outlooks
Why global markets may be heading for a period of instability
Michael Hughes CIO, Baring Asset Management, discusses why the factors which have prompted such a long period of stability are now creating a period of instability.
By Jame DiBiasio | 1 February 2006
Asset Owners
Perennial launches global listed property fund
The Aussie boutique manager lures Colonial First State team to run two real estate funds.
By Cherie Marriott | 11 January 2006
People Moves
Promotions rotate execs at Principal Global
Hazel McNeilage is heading for New York to oversee global JVs while Kirk West will run Asia.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 December 2005
Asset Owners
The global impact of Chinese migrants
How workers migrating from farm to factory will perpetuate China''s economic model, and challenge its pension reforms.
By Jame DiBiasio | 10 November 2005
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US dollar
  28%
 
Japanese yen
  3%
 
Aussie dollar
  11%
 
Singapore dollar
  19%
 
Chinese renminbi
  24%
 
None of the above; gold
  15%
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