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Templeton questions AsiaPharm’s financial results

Templeton Asset Management, the Singapore-based Asian entity of US asset management firm Franklin Templeton Investments, is questioning AsiaPharm Group’s 2007 financial results that were released in late-February and is seeking a more detailed explanation. Templeton is a minority shareholder in AsiaPharm and is opposing a S$357.4 million ($259 million) management buyout offer made in early-February for the Chinese pharmaceutical... Read the whole story  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 Mar 2008

Markets & Regulation

Malaysia’s Islamic bond market posts strong growth

The market is witnessing a sharp increase in the number and size of approved sukuks, and investors are showing an interest in new and innovative structures. The last part of a four-part interview with Nik Ramlah Mahmood of Malaysia’s Securities Commission. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 Mar 2008

People Moves

Deutsche sets up flow derivatives platform

The new Asia-Pacific sales platform will be run by Deutsche's Tokyo equity derivatives head. More  

By Nick Ferguson | 20 Mar 2008

Commentary

On Holiday

AsianInvestor.net will close for Hong Kong public holidays celebrating Good Friday and Easter Monday. We will resume activities on Tuesday, March 25. More  

By The Editors | 20 Mar 2008

Alternative Investments

Chu family’s First Eastern closes Japan/China fund

The private-equity fund represents an opening salvo for Japanese institutional investors to access China via alternative investments. More  

By Jame DiBiasio | 19 Mar 2008

Weekly Q&A

Malaysia eyes role as global hub for Islamic investments

Malaysia has an equities market that is 86% sharia-compliant, it is the world’s largest issuer of Islamic bonds, and it has 134 Islamic unit trust funds. Part one of a four-part interview with Nik Ramlah Mahmood of Malaysia’s Securities Commission. More  

 
Magazine Feature

Japan’s insurers to boost hedge-fund exposure

From AsianInvestor magazine: The steady returns from low-volatility funds of funds offer financial institutions comfort in an increasingly uncertain environment. More  

Other News
Alternative Investments

Russian infrastructure needs a trillion dollars

Alternative investment firms are exploring direct and indirect ways of tapping into the Russian infrastructure theme.

Markets & Regulation

If you can hold it, credit is a great buy

Traditional credit investors have been so badly damaged that the market for corporate bonds may need to see bids from new types of investors.

Markets & Regulation

Malaysia adopts conventional regulatory principles

The introduction of product guidelines and best practices has been critical in the development of the Islamic capital market. Part three of a four-part interview with Nik Ramlah Mahmood of Malaysia’s Securities Commission.

Business Moves

Allianz Global Investors targets Asian expansion

The firm plans to aggressively move into other markets such as India and Japan, and offer a wider range of products across the region.

Products & Distribution

JF launches five elements commodities fund

The portfolio’s investment theme combines the traditional Asian five elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth with urbanisation and industrialisation trends.

Markets & Regulation

Schroders turns optimistic on Taiwan

The firm believes the market is looking attractive on valuation grounds and offers good dividend support. Political gridlock, which has plagued Taiwan, should also ease after the presidential elections on March 22.

Markets & Regulation

Malaysia counts on sharia experts

The market claims a critical mass of sharia experts and scholars who can advise on sharia compliance, and a pool of investment management professionals to manage Islamic investments. Part two of a four-part interview with Nik Ramlah Mahmood of Malaysia’s Securities Commission.

Business Moves

KFH unit rolls out Islamic wealth solutions in Malaysia

Kuwait Finance House (Malaysia) has entered into a partnership with Firium and Amanie Business to offer Islamic wealth management solutions.

 



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