Beijing-based China Asset Management says it has received the final approval from the regulators to absorb Citic Fund Management into its business. Previously unheard of in the universe of fund management in China, the merger is set to conclude in the months ahead as the largest shareholder, Citic Securities, has exceeded the regulation cap on maximum ownership in fund-management houses. “It’s driven by external regulations. It’s not a... Read the whole story 
By Liz Mak | 26 Mar 2008
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The China A-share market, reserved for domestic investors and those with QFII quotas, has suffered huge losses so far this year. AsianInvestor spoke with fund managers and analysts about whether the current setback is temporary. This is part two of a four-part series. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 Mar 2008
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The private equity company has no plans to raise its S$0.725 per share offer for the Chinese pharmaceutical firm, but reserves the right to revise the offer price if a competitive situation arises. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 Mar 2008
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On the domestic front, the establishment of a new government has been seen as a signal for economic reform. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 Mar 2008
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The three governments agree on principles that include greater transparency and making investment decisions on commercial grounds and not for geopolitical reasons. Separately, the IMF plans to meet with sovereign wealth funds in April to develop best practice guidelines. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 Mar 2008
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Jeff Penney, co-head of global financing business in Merrill Lynch’s prime broking unit, talks about operations and risks. More
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From AsianInvestor magazine: The steady returns from low-volatility funds of funds offer financial institutions comfort in an increasingly uncertain environment. More
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The China A-share market, reserved for domestic investors and those with QFII quotas, has suffered huge losses so far this year after outperforming for two years in a row. AsianInvestor spoke with fund managers and analysts about their views on the market. This is part one of a four-part series.
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Rather than fret about the extremely negative sentiment of global fund managers polled by Merrill Lynch, the firm is accentuating the positive and suggesting that it is a sign that markets may soon turn.
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The Chinese insurance company pays $3.32 billion for the stake in Fortis's asset management subsidiary, gaining access to a business with $378 billion of assets under management.
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Templeton, a minority shareholder of AsiaPharm, is opposing a S$357.4 million management buyout offer for the Chinese pharmaceutical company and says the latest fourth quarter results are crucial in assessing the offer.
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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 of a four-part interview with Nik Ramlah Mahmood of Malaysia’s Securities Commission.
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The new Asia-Pacific sales platform will be run by Deutsche's Tokyo equity derivatives head.
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The private-equity fund represents an opening salvo for Japanese institutional investors to access China via alternative investments.
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Alternative investment firms are exploring direct and indirect ways of tapping into the Russian infrastructure theme.
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