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Alternatives
Performance impresses Man Investments’ CEO, literally
The CEO of Man Investments, Peter Clarke, in town for the Man Asian Literary Prize, pinpoints transparency and performance as the two biggies for hedge fund investment.
By Simon Osborne | 24 March 2011
Alternatives
TPG plans $1.5 billion of investments in China
The private-equity firm signs agreements with the governments in Shanghai and Chongqing to set up two renminbi-denominated funds of Rmb5 billion each to invest in Chinese ...
By Anette Jönsson | 26 August 2010
Outlooks
ObamaCare may keep US in global top-10 economies
This is one bullet from the grapeshot spread by Credit Suisse demographic analyst Amlan Roy, who also argues that “Bric” is a meaningless concept and that Britain ...
By Jame DiBiasio | 26 March 2010
Alternatives
Now is the time for alternatives, says Russell Investments
Having named a head of alternatives advice in Australia, the US firm is looking to hire for the same role in Japan, as it re-estimates its model portfolios.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 March 2010
Outlooks
Barclays Wealth’s four themes for 2010 investments
Strategist Aaron Gurwitz explains why 2010 is the time for investors to get exposure to equities and Asian currencies.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 January 2010
People Moves
Russell hires Nathan as Southern Asia CEO
Russell Investments splits Asia-Pacific into three zones, with Mahendran Nathan in charge of Asean, India, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 November 2009
Business Moves
BNY Mellon acquisitions "important" for Asia business
The purchases of London-based Insight Investments and 20% of New York-based Siguler Guff push BNY Mellon Asset Management's AUM over $1 trillion.
By Joseph Marsh | 4 November 2009
Asset Owners
Russell Investments tilts back towards consulting
New CEO Andrew Doman says Russell is working on services beyond multi-manager investing for institutions.
By Jame DiBiasio | 15 September 2009
Asset Owners
HostPlus tours China with investments in mind
The Australian superannuation fund’s board spends two weeks in China thinking about how to approach potential investments there.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 September 2009
Alternatives
Hedge funds talk opportunities post-crisis
AsianInvestor hosted a roundtable discussion of some of Hong Kong’s prominent hedge fund managers and investors, who say that good returns in 2008 is proving no guarantee of ...
By Simon Osborne | 31 August 2009
People Moves
iPac names Rainbow Pan as CEO in Hong Kong
Rainbow Pan is promoted to head Hong Kong operations for the independent financial planner.
By Jeffrey Kwok | 29 July 2009
Services
UBS launches fund services in Hong Kong
UBS opens a new fund services office in Hong Kong with three staff who will initially target Asia-Pacific hedge fund clients and fund promoters.
By Nina Mehra | 23 April 2008
Alternatives
Man raises the roof with methane
Man Investments has raised $600 million for its China Methane Recovery Fund and unveils its new green unit, Man Environmental Capital Opportunities.
By Simon Osborne | 11 April 2008
Business Moves
HSBC Investments chief outlines 2008 plans
Rudolf Apenbrink, the new Asia-Pacific CEO, says the firm is working on initiatives from an IT overhaul to new offices, all part of the firm’s bid to be a leading emerging-marke...
By Jame DiBiasio | 13 February 2008
People Moves
HSBC finds Pickerell replacement
HSBC Investments is transferring its Germany CEO to Hong Kong.
By Jame DiBiasio | 29 May 2007
Business Moves
Fortis Investments exits Shanghai for Hong Kong
Benelux asset manager moves its Asian equity team from Shanghai and appoints Mark te Riele as chief executive.
By Samuel Riding | 31 January 2007
Alternatives
Man AHL offers protection for Hong Kong retail investors
Man Investments introduces a futures and options fund containing a guarantee feature, aiming at Hong Kong’s retail base.
By Simon Osborne | 21 August 2006
Asset Owners
Goldman Sachs sees $6 billion of QDII money targeting Hong Kong stocks
US banks sees financial service providers, sectors not available in the domestic market and sectors trading at cheaper valuations in Hong Kong as key beneficiaries.
By Anette Jönsson | 24 April 2006
People Moves
HSBC Investments lands Tse
Appointed head of strategic planning and investor communications.
By Andrew Peck | 13 December 2005
People Moves
Standard Life Investments appoints new CEO
Templeton veteran Michael Reed takes on the role left vacated by Kevin Smith.
By Andrew Peck | 21 March 2005
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