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APS markets Greater China long/short fund

As the A-share market gets cheaper, Singapore-based APS decides now is the time to show off its fund to institutional investors.
By Jame DiBiasio | 04 July 2008

Markets & Regulation

F&C Investments favours Russia, UAE and Brazil

Attractive share-price valuations, huge current account surpluses, and capital flows are among the reasons F&C is overweight in these markets.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 04 July 2008

Commentary

Merrill upbeat on Thailand and the Philippines

Australia, Korea and India are the largest underweights in the firm’s latest model portfolio.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 04 July 2008

Products & Distribution

BlackRock unveils its first China fund

At least 70% of the portfolio will be invested in red-chips and H-shares.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 03 July 2008

Alternative Investments

Wittenham launches Mena Plus Fund

Several long-only funds investing in the Middle East and Africa have been launched in Asia in recent weeks; this fund is luring investors with the promise of less volatility and more downside protection.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 03 July 2008

People Moves

Hiring for real estate still robust

FPL says hiring and compensation for real-estate investment professionals in Asia and the Middle East focuses on attracting experienced Western-trained talent.
By Jame DiBiasio | 03 July 2008

Commentary

Now even obesity is an investment theme

Credit Suisse identifies 15 companies that are best placed to benefit from the trend towards healthier living.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 03 July 2008

Markets & Regulation

Chinese court freezes Martin Currie assets

The court freezes $6 million in QFII assets over an alleged breach of Chinese trading rules.
By Liz Mak | 02 July 2008

Products & Distribution

130/30 flops in Japan

One problem is how to fit active extension mandates into legacy asset allocations, suggesting that support for these quant products might come from new institutions elsewhere.
By Jame DiBiasio | 02 July 2008

Markets & Regulation

Record outflows for developed market funds

United States, Western Europe and Japan equity funds post their largest six-month combined outflows on record; Middle East and Latin America funds are the clear winners.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 02 July 2008

Products & Distribution

Taiwan retail embraces online trading

Rising wealth suggests more people will shift their asset allocation from real estate to investing more in capital markets, says Celent.
By Jame DiBiasio | 02 July 2008

Markets & Regulation

Singapore leads the race to attract algorithmic traders

SGX is the first exchange in Asia to offer sub-millisecond trading access, allowing for hundreds of transactions in the blink of an eye; can Bursa Malaysia keep up by allowing DMA?
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 02 July 2008

Business Moves

UBS Global AM focuses on Japan

Asia-Pac head Christof Kutscher says the firm is keen to be viewed as a 'local' player in Japan and other Asian markets, and sees the most growth from third-party wholesalers.
By Jame DiBiasio | 30 June 2008

Fund Manager Q&A

Bill Miller finds opportunities in battered financials

The chairman and CIO of Legg Mason Capital Management says many large-cap stocks are now attractively valued. He has moved to make his portfolio more concentrated, trimming mostly small- and mid-cap holdings.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2008

Alternative Investments

Cornucopia Alpha Fund targets the horn of plenty

The quant fund that was founded in late-2007 now begins active marketing in order to raise assets.
By Simon Osborne | 30 June 2008

Markets & Regulation

Singapore fund performance reflects cautious stance

The best and worst performing unit trusts in May were equities funds, says Lipper.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2008

Markets & Regulation

Assets of world’s richest up 9.4% to $40.7 trillion

Merrill Lynch expects the combined assets of the world’s high-net-worth individuals to reach $59.1 trillion by 2012, led by those in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 27 June 2008

Markets & Regulation

US asset managers moderate their expectations

Careful stock selection, patience, and discipline will be key to reaping rewards in the US for the rest of this year, says Russell Investments. But the rewards will be limited.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 27 June 2008