The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has vented anger at widespread disregard for investor protection and poor risk control among consumer banks selling mutual funds, according to a memo the regulator sent to distributors, a copy of which has been forwarded to AsianInvestor. It says it plans to conduct secret audits of bank branches to investigate possible abuses and mis-selling. This comes at a time when the A-share... Read the whole story 
By Liz Mak | 21 Apr 2008
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Today we announce the winners for managing fixed income. Tomorrow: equities, followed by onshore equity awards and alternative investments. More
By The Editors | 21 Apr 2008
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Nick Taylor joins in Hong Kong to drive principal investments outside of the United States, alongside ex-Merrill distressed trader David Noh. More
By Jame DiBiasio | 21 Apr 2008
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As FinanceAsia prepares its debut supplement on the environment, we move to more Earth-friendly publishing for our print editions, including AsianInvestor. More
By Lara Wozniak | 21 Apr 2008
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And like any market externality – something that harms society while benefiting only a few – it requires regulation, argues think-tank exec Woody Brock. More
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 Apr 2008
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Kwek, who manages Fidelity’s $1.1 billion Asean Fund, sees many interesting opportunities in Thailand’s equity markets, but closes her arguments with this caveat: “Barring a fresh coup”. More
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From AsianInvestor magazine: Not everyone is crying into their beer over whipsawing securities markets – some hedge funds are in their element. Can investors still get into the game of trading volatility? More
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Strategies such as joint ventures between Indian firms and international managers are being pursued to capture a significant portion of this niche market.
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For KGR's staff and operations, however, it will remain business as usual.
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Funds in Malaysia generally fail to impress for the fifth straight month.
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Macquarie, SBI and the International Finance Corporation, as a cornerstone investor, plan to contribute a total of $450 million to start the fund, which is expected to launch by the end of June.
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Alex Ng of Fortis tells a self-satisfied industry to change its ways if it is to compete against hedge funds, structured products and ETFs.
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The review of rules governing funds is aimed at making Hong Kong more competitive in the region, as mainland investors continue to search for overseas investments.
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Alex Klein Tank, the adviser to the $100 million Thai-focused Elite Fund, talks to AsianInvestor about his outlook for a market that seeks to re-enter the spotlight after a period in the doldrums due to internal politics.
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Y.V. Reddy, governor of the Reserve Bank of India, says the pros and cons of India having its own sovereign wealth fund are still under debate.
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