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Asset Owners
SeaTown will be more diversified than Temasek
The new government investment vehicle will have a greater reach in terms of asset class and geography than its parent entity, whose net portfolio value has rebounded strongly.
By Joe Marsh | 9 July 2010
People Moves
Georges Zecchin appointed Asia CEO of Credit Agricole (Suisse)
The new chief executive will aim to expand Credit Agricole's private banking business in the region.
By Lara Wozniak | 18 June 2010
People Moves
Aviva Investors looks to double Asia investment team
Tahnoon Pasha will join in July from MFC Global Investment Management with a mandate to hire aggressively.
By Joseph Marsh | 31 May 2010
Alternatives
Still no takers for Singapore hedge-fund enclave
Simply creating an attractive cluster of buildings isn't enough -- it also needs to be well priced and conveniently located, argue hedgies.
By Joseph Marsh | 25 May 2010
Distribution
MFS completes Asia retail sales trio
The US asset manager has hired Sharon Lee in Singapore to complement its duo of sales directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
By Joseph Marsh | 25 May 2010
People Moves
Julius Baer adds 11 private bankers in Singapore
The hires include Vincent Lim from Société Générale Private Banking and Evelyn Yeo, formerly of Deutsche Bank Private Wealth management.
By Joseph Marsh | 14 May 2010
Business Moves
Advent announces arrival in Singapore
The investment management software firm expands to accommodate its fast-growing, hedge fund-heavy Asian client base.
By Joseph Marsh | 6 May 2010
Business Moves
Mercer builds Asia-Pacific wealth-management team
Regional wealth-management head Hansi Mehrotra is to relocate to Singapore from Sydney, while Desmond Lee joins from DBS Asset Management.
By Joseph Marsh | 4 May 2010
Alternatives
Singapore unveils hedge-fund proposal
Hedge funds' choice of location is likely to come down to where they can find the right resources rather than regulatory issues, says lawyer Dennis Barsky of Jones Day in ...
By Simon Osborne | 29 April 2010
People Moves
Birla Sun Life names offshore head
Anuradha Sahai joins in Singapore as part of the Indian asset manager's plan to expand beyond its home market.
By Joseph Marsh | 26 April 2010
Alternatives
Korea hedge fund to open China research office
Singapore-based Truston Asset Management uses the success of a Korea long/short strategy to launch a regional push.
By Dr Insup Lee | 23 April 2010
Asset Owners
Manulife names Annette King as Singapore head
The Axa Life alumnus will take over from Darren Thomson and her responsibilities will include chairing the investment committee.
By Joseph Marsh | 15 April 2010
Business Moves
Russell hires more Asia execs, plans China office
The US firm continues to expand its team in Asia, with hires from First State Investments, Korea Life and Morgan Stanley, among others.
By Joseph Marsh | 9 April 2010
Business Moves
Singapore Reits for volatile markets
Eng Seat Moey, DBS's head of asset-backed structured products, talks about the unique combination offered by investing in S-Reits – stable income and attractive growth.
By Rupert Walker | 18 March 2010
Alternatives
Singapore may tighten hedge-fund regulation
In secret sessions, ideas have been floated that will bring the city state more into line with neighbouring jurisdictions.
By Simon Osborne | 17 March 2010
People Moves
Werner Schlossmacher takes on a bigger role at Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse appoints new private banking head of investment solutions for Southeast Asia and Australasia.
By Lara Wozniak | 2 March 2010
People Moves
Julius Baer creates regional head of IT role
Eddy Tai joins the Swiss private bank to help develop Singapore as a back-office hub for Asia and the Middle East.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 February 2010
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
Services
HSBC stages fund-services coup in Singapore
Schroders Singapore chooses HSBC Securities Services as its sole trustee, custodian and fund administrator, having previously split those services between HSBC and OCBC Trustee.
By Edward Russell | 12 February 2010
Alternatives
Update: Temasek confirms hedge fund plans
Charles Ong, chief strategist and former CIO at Temasek, will lead what could become Asia's biggest hedge-fund platform.
By Simon Osborne | 10 February 2010
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US dollar
  29%
 
Japanese yen
  3%
 
Aussie dollar
  11%
 
Singapore dollar
  19%
 
Chinese renminbi
  24%
 
None of the above; gold
  14%
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