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Alternatives
Cohen & Steers eyes Asian emerging-market property
The US real-estate investment firm has until now been involved only in relatively developed Asian markets, but it sees opportunities arising in countries such as India.
By Joseph Marsh | 17 February 2010
Commentary
Asian liquidity sees an upturn
After falling since June, ITG's liquidity indicator for the region rose in December, helped by growing trading volumes and a drop in trading costs.
By Joseph Marsh | 8 February 2010
Business Moves
Santander starts marketing LatAm funds in Asia
Banco Santander appoints Alexander de Laiglesia to run asset management in Asia from Hong Kong.
By Jame DiBiasio | 2 February 2010
Markets
Japan back in favour as risk appetite rises
Investors view Japanese equities as the most undervalued in the world, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch's January fund manager survey.
By Joseph Marsh | 21 January 2010
Outlooks
Robeco bearish on government bonds and property, mixed on Japan
Review/outlook series: Robeco's Asia chief investment officer, Arnout van Rijn, is positive on the energy and IT sectors, and China.
By Joseph Marsh | 7 January 2010
Asset Owners
When the pie stops growing
Sumitomo Trust & Banking stakes growth in a mature pensions market on structuring fund products around its prop-desk activity.
By Jame DiBiasio | 17 December 2009
Alternatives
Instinct launches new Japan fund
The Instinct Japan Opportunity Fund will employ an event-driven strategy.
By Simon Osborne | 3 December 2009
Business Moves
BNY Mellon close to QFII licence
The US asset manager has plans to hire at least 50 people across Asia next year, with the biggest headcount growth likely in China.
By Joseph Marsh | 2 December 2009
Markets
Edmond de Rothschild focuses on China
The asset manager is ramping up in Asia and considering launching an emerging-market convertible bond fund, says Bruno Vanier, chief investment officer for equities.
By Joseph Marsh | 30 November 2009
Distribution
Japan's first US equity ETF targets $300 million in AUM
Simplex Asset Management says its new product, referencing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, is likely to attract mainly individual investors.
By Joseph Marsh | 25 November 2009
Asset Owners
Sumitomo Trust manages Sumitomo Bank strategies offshore
The Japanese giant finds a way outside of Japan to combine its prop-desk activities in a fund structure for institutional clients.
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 November 2009
Commentary
Stimulus programmes are working, for now
Stimulus programmes in China, Japan and the US have helped the world navigate out of financial ruin. But how to stop spending?
By Lara Wozniak | 18 November 2009
Asset Owners
Mizuho doubles pension business in three months
The trust bank now ranks as the third-largest manager of Japanese pension money, behind Sumitomo and Barclays Global Investors.
By Jame DiBiasio | 11 November 2009
Business Moves
Axa Reim adds second regional partner after Ping An
Frank Khoo, Asia head at Axa Real Estate Investment Management, outlines the regional strategy behind tie-ups with Ping An Group and Sumitomo.
By Jame DiBiasio | 28 October 2009
Asset Owners
Grading Asia’s pension systems, China and Japan get a ‘D’
Singapore ranks highest in Asia in a judging of global pension systems and their ability to support ageing populations, according to consultants Mercer.
By Jame DiBiasio | 20 October 2009
Outlooks
Aviva expects 2010 to be a ‘vintage year’ for core-plus property plays
Aviva’s Asian real estate arm sees the best immediate risk-adjusted opportunities in Japan and Australia, but likes China over the longer term.
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 October 2009
Services
Russell Investment Services' new regional head focuses on Japan
John Moore moves to Tokyo as the new head of Russell Investments’ Asian transition management business.
By Edward Russell | 7 October 2009
Distribution
SMBC celebrates Nikko acquisition with fund launch
The SMBC Nikko New World bond and equity funds replicate a structure created by Nomura and are sub-advised by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Edmond de Rothschild.
By Jame DiBiasio | 6 October 2009
Markets
MUFJ trading network Kabu.com upgrades order routing
Mitsubishi UFJ's electronic trading network installs Fidessa’s system to attract institutional investors.
By Jame DiBiasio | 29 September 2009
Outlooks
Pictet Funds reaping rewards of long-term approach
Laurent Ramsey, Geneva-based chief executive of Pictet Funds, outlines his approach for developing new markets and gives his views on active versus passive asset management.
By Joseph Marsh | 21 September 2009
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