09/10/2013
This is the world’s most expensive asset class
Government bonds are the priciest assets in the world, with Japanese debt topping the overpriced league.
Alternative Investments
09/09/2013
Challenger Dismisses Access Takeover Rumours
Challenger is unlikely to take over infrastructure investment specialist Access Capital Advisers, despite media reports claiming the transaction was virtually a done deal.
09/09/2013
Citigroup Joins HSBC in Mulling Shanghai Free Trade Zone Plans
Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc signaled interest in a proposed free trade zone for Shanghai as China’s leaders seek to revamp the world’s second-largest economy to bolster growth.
09/09/2013
Hedge Funds research reveals importance of establishing institutional credibility
New global research undertaken by analyst firm Aite Group and SunGard finds that hedge funds see institutional credibility as a key element for achieving success.
09/09/2013
BlackRock builds up investment solutions business
“Most of the technology has been on the sell side. We are an asset management company with the best technology in the asset management business,” Kapito notes in a media briefing in Hong Kong.
09/08/2013
HSBC to cut Hong Kong exchange-traded funds
In a notice to shareholders, HSBC said it proposed the de-listings because of the funds’ “relatively small” level of assets and trading volumes. All four funds had assets of HK$312 ($40 million) or less as of August 13.
09/08/2013
Korean hedge fund industry to expand to $2.8bn by 2016
Korean hedge funds are expected outperform its counterparts in terms of profits and asset size.
09/08/2013
Perpetual's sweeter bid for Trust Co accepted
Trust Co directors said they had decided to unanimously recommend the increased Perpetual bid in the absence of a superior proposal
09/08/2013
EACP in Indonesia Becomes Member of Global Alliance Partners
According to GAP Chairman, Mr. Mark Tunmer, "EACP will bolster our growing activities in the emerging markets particularly in Indonesia
09/08/2013
Former JP Morgan Asset Management India chairman Krishnamurthy Vijayan launches impact investment fund
The fund was registered as a social venture fund under category I as per market regulator SEBI’s AIF norms
09/08/2013
DBS Indonesia wins best wealth manager award
Bank DBS Indonesia won The Asset Triple A country award for the Best Wealth Manager in Indonesia.
09/08/2013
Hedge funds fear 'draconian' disclosure rules
Superannuation funds could find themselves locked out of the best international private equity and hedge funds if the government's "draconian" portfolio holdings disclosure requirements go through unamended
09/08/2013
Emerging Markets: Why Goldman Sachs Sees More Pain
Emerging-market ETFs vaulted to three-month highs Monday as the U.S. dollar weakened against most major currencies and better-than-expected trade numbers from China boosted investor confidence.
09/04/2013
India's regulator permits 73 alternative investment funds to launch against backdrop of free falling rupee
SEBI issued guidelines for AIFs in May and outlined the three categories in which these special classes of market intermediaries could operate.
09/04/2013
Eastspring Investments launches value-focused Japan Equity Fund
Eastspring Investments has launched a new equity fund designed to capture deep value opportunities in the Japanese stock market, Citywire Global understands.
09/03/2013
Asia – Expert networks flock to Asia amid U.S. scrutiny
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has charged over three dozen people and firms as part of an investigation into ties between investors
09/03/2013
Mainland preferred market for private banking business: PwC
The Chinese mainland is ranked as the leading market for private banking activities over the next two years with offshore business as a key priority for banks.
09/02/2013
Fidelity South East Asia removal from Wealth 150
The Fidelity South East Asia Fund has been removed from the Wealth 150 list of our favourite funds in each sector for new investment.
09/02/2013
Whiz’s new fund taps Citi for fund administration, transfer agency services
This strategic partnership marks the expansion of Citi’s footprint working with Japan-based fund managers led by respected industry veterans.
09/02/2013
Standard Life moves emerging markets business to Asia
Most of the operations that will be transferred to Asia are in the form of back-office support but Standard Life is also bringing segments such as business development, marketing and customer service.