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Derivatives could threaten emerging-market growth, says Mobius
Two areas that could negatively affect emerging markets are restrictions on world trade and issues thrown up by derivatives, says Mark Mobius of Franklin Templeton.
By Joseph Marsh | 8 January 2010
Awards
Deutsche Bank named best prime broker
Last night AsianInvestor named the top buy-side traders, custodian banker of the year and the best prime broking salespeople.
By The Editors | 16 October 2009
Outlooks
Templeton sees vast opportunities in emerging markets
Emerging market specialist Mark Mobius says despite the global financial crisis, portfolio investment opportunities in the world's less developed markets are abundant.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 29 January 2009
Outlooks
Templeton says liquidity remains the biggest challenge
Investment Outlook Series: Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Asset management, says there are many attractive stocks in Asia that don't have enough daily turnover.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 12 December 2008
Outlooks
Crisis presents opportunities in Asian fixed income
The FTIF Templeton Asian Bond Fund remains highly selective about the countries and credits it invests in and is currently overweight in Indonesia, Korea and Malaysia.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 3 November 2008
Distribution
Franklin Templeton rolls out new funds in Singapore
Taking advantage of historically attractive share prices, Franklin Templeton launches three funds that invest in frontier markets, smaller Asian companies, and Europe.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 16 October 2008
Business Moves
Templeton opens Vietnam office
The investment research office marks the next stage of parent company Franklin Templeton’s plans to penetrate Vietnam, after buying a 49% stake in Vietcombank Fund Management ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 August 2008
Outlooks
Templeton adds to Taiwan and Korea holdings
Investment Outlook Series: Mark Mobius, president of Templeton Emerging Markets Fund, says Taiwan will benefit from closer ties with China while, in Korea, export growth and ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 22 July 2008
People Moves
Jack Lin leaves Templeton to head Janus in Asia
Lin, a Franklin Templeton veteran, will assume the new role of managing director for Asia at Janus Capital on June 16.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 29 May 2008
Asset Owners
Labour Pension Fund awards $1.5 billion of overseas mandates
Templeton and AllianceBerstein score big wins. Newton and Goldman Sachs Asset Management also secure mandates.
By Liz Mak | 8 May 2008
Business Moves
Templeton receives Malaysia fund license
The firm considers Malaysia its second biggest market in Southeast Asia next to Singapore.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 3 April 2008
Alternatives
Templeton questions AsiaPharm’s financial results
Templeton, a minority shareholder of AsiaPharm, is opposing a S$357.4 million management buyout offer for the Chinese pharmaceutical company and says the latest fourth quarter ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 March 2008
Outlooks
Templeton looking to expand in Asia
Franklin Templeton's Singapore-based Asian entity hopes to grow its assets under management by 15%-20% annually from its current base of $51 billion.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 February 2008
Business Moves
Templeton buys 49% of Vietcombank Fund Management
The fund management company focuses on private equity investments in Vietnam, but Templeton hopes to leverage on the partnership with Vietcombank for other areas of asset ...
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 21 February 2008
Distribution
Templeton extends QDII offering in China
Another triumph for the international fund manager as it enlists one more key distribution partner in China.
By Liz Mak | 27 November 2007
People Moves
Franklin Templeton institutional head retires
Tom Duffy passes the baton to Wayne Shum.
By Jame DiBiasio | 6 June 2005
People Moves
Franklin Templeton adds institutional role
Mercer''s Wayne Shum joins the firm in Hong Kong.
By Jame DiBiasio | 8 July 2004
Asset Owners
Templeton launches high-yield Korea fund
The Korean Development Bank has injected W350 billion into a fund it hopes will jumpstart Korea''s high-yield bond market.
By Jame DiBiasio | 19 September 2001
Asset Owners
Franklin Templeton wins Korea pension mandate
National pension scheme outsources funds to a foreign manager for the first time.
By Jame DiBiasio | 4 July 2001
People Moves
New country head for Franklin Templeton Investment
Franklin Templeton Investments has appointed Jed Plafker as country head for Hong Kong.
By Georgina Dunn | 10 May 2001
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