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Illiquid alternatives for Koreans

Panellists at the AsianInvestor investment conference in Korea like alternative investments of the lengthy variety.
By Simon Osborne | 03 July 2009

Business Moves

Aberdeen boosts fixed income via Credit Suisse intake

The purchase of Credit Suisse significantly adds to the assets managed by Aberdeen that are sourced from clients in Asia.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 03 July 2009

Alternative Investments

Japan's real estate trusts rise from the abyss

After a long period of uninterrupted losses, Japan's real estate investment trusts are recovering – somewhat.
By Dan Slater | 03 July 2009

Markets & Regulation

Beware rising Asian stock markets

The notion that Asian companies have strong balance sheets is great, if you're a bondholder.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 03 July 2009

Markets & Regulation

Moonwalking with Faber

The markets may be moving backwards while giving the appearance of moving forwards. Marc Faber shares his outlook at the AsianInvestor Korea Investment Forum.
By Simon Osborne | 02 July 2009

Securities Services

Swift enhances trade matching for hedge funds

Swift’s new Accord for securities platform sets out to connect the prime and executing broking worlds.
By Edward Russell | 02 July 2009

Markets & Regulation

Investor sentiment in Asia slips

The global State Street Investor Confidence Index is up for the third straight month, but investor confidence in Asia slides.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 02 July 2009

Alternative Investments

Carlyle raises $1.04 billion for latest Asia fund

The Carlyle Asia Growth Partners IV fund will invest in high-growth companies in the region, particularly China and India.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2009

Markets & Regulation

China and Taiwan clamp down on risky products

China is nipping equity exposure in bank wealth management products, while structured product distribution will be treated with a heavier hand in Taiwan.
By Liz Mak | 30 June 2009

Securities Services

Transitioning back to normal

The Bank of New York Mellon says institutional investors are on the verge of an unprecedented level of asset manager replacements.
By Edward Russell | 30 June 2009

Products & Distribution

Russell and Jadwa to launch sharia index series

Russell president and CEO Andrew Doman says the new index series will offer stricter compliance to sharia guidelines.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2009

Commentary

Threadneedle questions extended rally in Asia

While still not expensive, the fund house believes valuations in the region are near fair value.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 30 June 2009

People Moves

Frank Packard joins Triple-A

The hedge fund seeding group looks to help with introductions in Japan.
By Jame DiBiasio | 29 June 2009

People Moves

Reliance Capital hires Singapore CEO

India’s largest fund house begins to transform itself into an international player by hiring Shek Chee-Seng.
By Jame DiBiasio | 29 June 2009