Our survey of the region’s investors finds recent performance and branding seem more important to asset owners than investment process, stability or even training.
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.
Spreads have rallied over the past two months, but some portfolio managers report investors have a growing appetite for risk.
The Bureau of Labour Insurance makes its first foray into international fund mandates.
Cindy Ku and Jane Won join from HSBC.
Huaan will launch the mainland''s second equity ETF while ChinaAMC applies to launch one for bonds.
The bank''s global transaction services business hires two new product managers.
Low interest rates are driving some corporations to engage fund houses in running enhanced cash strategies.
Even as it announces five new brokerage licenses, the government struggles to leave out the welcome mat for fund houses.
Naming Citi its custodian, the $113 billion Taiwanese institution prepares for its first investment outsourcing.
Singapore''s Heritage Capital bolsters its team after American Express relocates investment management.
Peak Capital in Hong Kong intends to put a traditional fund management structure around hedge fund managers.
While foreign firms like Invesco seek QFII licences, some local fund mangers find QFII accounts lucrative.
The firm has expanded its investment team in Singapore as well as launched new products in India.
The Lion City is now calling for industry opinions to its proposal for a private pension scheme.
The bank''s global treasury division makes two new hires in China as part of a plan to double personnel numbers on the mainland by mid-2004.
CIO Peter Gunning explains why Asian boutique fund managers are hot.
Old habits die hard: fund houses in Korea cry foul over credit card company bailouts.
Meanwhile Japan and Asia fund managers are building cash positions, reports Merrill Lynch.
However, it has yet to disburse money to its new international equity managers.