Indonesia’s funds industry “must up its game”
More needs to be done to channel investment into Indonesian infrastructure, and regulators are looking to update fund industry rules to that end, says the local head of Manulife AM.
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Prudential poaches AIA’s Indonesia CIO
The UK insurer has made the hire as part of a shake-up that has seen it appoint new chief investment officers for its main Asian businesses.
Indonesia state pension to double equity exposure
BPJS Ketenagakerjaan's new $1 billion defined benefit scheme is moving to a more aggressive investment allocation in equities as it seeks to raise its returns.
Sun Life Indonesia seeks sharia funds rule change
The insurer wants to be able to offer unit-linked products that invest 100% in offshore-focused sharia funds. Separately, it is looking to raise its corporate bond exposure.
Sun Life voices concerns on SE Asia risk charges
Senior executives at the Canadian insurer’s Malaysian and Philippine units explain how risk capital charges will further exacerbate the investment challenges they face.
Indonesia sub-advisory business beckons foreign fund houses
JP Morgan Asset Management's new sub-advisory partnership with Indonesian fund firm Mandiri Investasi may herald more such deals, amid growing local demand for global assets.
Lombard Odier seeks tie-ups in Indonesia and Malaysia
Lombard Odier has struck a new partnership with the Philippines' UnionBank and it is now eyeing other markets in Southeast Asia, says the firm's Asia head of private banking.
Plans for Indonesian state fund whetting asset manager appetite
The country's planned sovereign fund is seen as a way to channel investment more efficiently and make local SOEs more efficient, but foreign asset managers could lose business to local players.
The biggest sharia managers in Southeast Asia
Islamic assets under management in Southeast Asia have shrunk, but less sharply than the global trend, according to AsianInvestor research. What's in store for this segment?
The 50 biggest sharia fund managers
AsianInvestor presents its annual list of managers of Islamic funds. Their overall AUM fell 12.2% last year, but alternatives were a bright spot. More analysis of the data is to come.
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Landmark Islamic funds set for launch in Indonesia
Four foreign houses with onshore operations are targeting sharia product launches after rules were relaxed, in a sign that the country is opening up. Regular mutual funds could be next.
DBS-Manulife tie-up to splash cash on tech
Singapore's DBS and Canada's Manulife kicked off their 15-year bancassurance agreement by announcing plans to strengthen their electronic distribution platform.
OCBC defies market tumult with PE fund close
The Singaporean bank's private equity unit has closed its debut fund ahead of expectations. Strong demand raises the possibility that PE investors see buying opportunities amid the current market unrest.
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AsianInvestor's regulatory roundup, July 29
CSRC seeks Connect trading records; EY drops appeal over audit paper; MAS sets out new consumer protection rules; Thai fund industry to offer riskier products; and Singapore regulator forms fintech group.
Maybank AM hires new Indonesia chief
Maybank Asset Management has hired Denny Thaher to be the new head of its Indonesian operation. The Malaysia-headquartered firm has also made a number of senior hires in a bid to boost its AUM.
Weekly roundup of people news, June 11
Deutsche AWM names client chief; Saratoga appoints president director; UBS hires China head; Vontobel boosts Asia team; Symmetry adds managers; Alpine River hires trader; and Contineo gets operations chief.
Weekly roundup of people news, June 4
SSGA's Asia chief resigns; CIC subsidiary loses president; Citi appoints Philippines head; Vanguard relocates director to Singapore; JLL boosts China investment team; and SC Lowy hires bond chief.
Wealthy Asians turn to the internet for investment tips
The attraction of the internet is luring high-net-worth Asians away from wealth managers as they look for investment opportunities in blogs and social media, raising questions over traditional sources of advice.
Asset Management Awards 2015, part 2: Day 2
Today we reveal the best managers for hedged strategies and private markets, alongside fund house of the year across 14 markets. Tomorrow we announce marquee award winners.
Fidelity mulls office openings in Malaysia, Thailand
The fund house is assessing the prospects of establishing its first offices in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand in order to support Southeast Asian growth. Offices could open within two years if they get the go-ahead.
