10/01/2015
APS Asset Management's Two China-Focused Hedge Funds Slammed in September
APS’s $79 million Greater China Long/Short Fund, meanwhile, dropped 2.9% in the period, and remains up 24% for the year to date.
Alternative Investments
09/30/2015
'Abu Dhabi state fund may shun RHB rights issue'
Malaysia's markets have been hit this year by a worsening of its trade position due to weak prices for liquefied natural gas exports
09/30/2015
Beachside and resort properties in Asia have 'enormous potential'
Bali is the only regional representative in the top 10, writes Peta Tomlinson
09/30/2015
AltaCorp Capital announces strategic partnership with Nanjing Securities of Nanjing, P.R. China
We see great potential in the Chinese market and the partnership will help us better access that market
09/30/2015
Shibulal eyes hotels in western Europe for acquisition
Also building four-star hotels in South India. Read more at: http://www.vccircle.com/news/consumer/2015/09/29/shibulal-eyes-hotels-western-europe-acquisition
09/30/2015
Capital Group may foil hedge fund hopes of tycoon Li sweetening $11.6 billion deal
Power Assets shareholders will vote on the deal
09/30/2015
Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market
Aviva-owned Friends Provident International is to withdraw from the UK offshore bond market as part of a restructure that will see the business move within Aviva Asia.
09/30/2015
Excel Funds Management Inc. announces change to its sub-adviser line-up
China AMC is the largest mutual fund manager in China with an impressive performance track record and first-class client services.
09/29/2015
Withholding tax on masala bonds set at 5%
To buy corporate bonds one needs to be a registered FPI but to buy masala bonds registration is not compulsory due to which these bonds will have good demand
09/29/2015
NZ Super: How to Buy Illiquid Equities
The self-sufficient sovereign wealth fund reveals its approach to investing in smaller stock markets—in particular, its own.
09/29/2015
Shaky China markets prompt fund manager warnings
The legal measures illustrate the degree to which China’s market intervention is set to have a tangible long-term impact on investor confidence.
09/29/2015
QDII funds to be endorsed for onshore investments
The China Securities Regulatory Commission is set to permit Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor funds to invest in the onshore market, as well as offshore, according to a senior executive with the regulator.
09/29/2015
Fullgoal to launch Luxembourg platform
The Chinese asset manager will set up a range of Luxembourg Sicav funds by the end of the year in a move to target European investors.
09/28/2015
How Hong Kong can be a key player in the new Silk Road
China is experiencing heightened volatility, so are global financial markets.
09/28/2015
Australian bonds a 'buy' at Fidelity Worldwide as dollar falls
International investors' appetite for Australian bonds has waned as the local dollar tumbled.
09/28/2015
How do fund managers manage their own money?
Just the way they manage yours—by investing in equity and debt schemes, through the mutual fund route, and avoiding direct investment in equities
09/28/2015
Japanese consumers want to continue with the cash and passbook system with banks they have trusted for decades.
In America I sign in with my user name and password, I don't have to bother with the account number
09/28/2015
Three new participants on Chi-X as market presence grows
We welcome these three fine firms who, like all our participants, are intent on providing their clients the best possible service
09/28/2015
Macquarie SMA touches $100m in FUA
The Macquarie Wrap platform offers term deposits, SMAs, managed funds, domestic ASX-listed securities
09/26/2015
Vietnam Surges to Top of Asian Stock Markets
Unlike many emerging markets, the small country is growing faster and gaining stature as a manufacturing hub.