Hong Kong’s Securities & Futures Commission has signed an Islamic finance pact with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The memorandum of understanding calls for mutual cooperation on capacity building and human capital development in Islamic finance, as well as the promotion and development of their respective Islamic capital market segments. Under the MOU, both parties will examine the possibility of establishing... Read the whole story 
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 07 Apr 2008
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Bank of Communications’ Peng Chun is named chairman of the joint venture, while CEO David Lui becomes vice-chairman and is succeeded by Mo Tai Shang. More
By Liz Mak | 07 Apr 2008
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A change of pace for the funds executive as she moves to Fortis Prime Fund Solutions as regional managing director for Asian operations. More
By Jame DiBiasio | 07 Apr 2008
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Sarasin is hoping the reputation for reliability and discretion held by Swiss banks will help it expand its wealth management business in the mainland. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 07 Apr 2008
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Jesse Wang, chief risk officer at China Investment Corporation, reiterates the fund has purely commercial objectives. More
By Liz Mak | 03 Apr 2008
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Aberdeen is among the five foreign fund managers operating in Malaysia where the firm is now pursuing an Islamic funds management licence, according to local managing director Gerald Ambrose. 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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The firm considers Malaysia its second biggest market in Southeast Asia next to Singapore.
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The asset manager is rebuilding after the Laurence Lo years under new CEO “VTP”.
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Equity funds continue to lead losses, while commodities funds post strong gains, according to Lipper data.
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The tie-up will replenish New Star’s deflated war chest and give it a broader presence in the Asian region.
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Hedge fund managers and service providers participate in a snap poll on investment opportunities and the outcome of the credit crunch.
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In the twilight zone of alternatives, there are investors who go boldly to the outer limits.
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The new funds joint venture will mark China’s 60th fund management house. Credit Agricole is in a frenetic hiring stage before it opens its doors on April 16.
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Financial institutions, beginning with securities companies, can now invest as principals, laying the groundwork for a domestic private-equity industry.
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