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Intel Capital launches $500 million China fund

Intel Capital has launched its second investment fund in the mainland, the Intel Capital China Technology Fund II. The new $500 million fund will be used for investments in wireless broadband, technology, media, telecommunications and so-called clean technology. The firm will be looking for investments that will complement the initiatives of its parent company, Intel Corporation, and help expand technology market segments in China.... Read the whole story  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 09 Apr 2008

Markets & Regulation

China allows asset outsourcing for more insurance firms

The approval is expected to free up insurance assets for fund management companies. More  

By Liz Mak | 09 Apr 2008

Products & Distribution

HSBC unveils emerging markets titans index

Geographically, China has the highest weighting in the index; sector-wise, it's energy. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 09 Apr 2008

People Moves

Vanguard names Asia head of investment solutions

Scott Lawrence will work with the company’s nine-person Asia-based sales team from Vanguard's office in Singapore. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 09 Apr 2008

Markets & Regulation

Chinese banks to invest in the US under QDII

A memorandum of understanding signed with the Securities & Exchange Commission in the US makes it the fifth market in which Chinese banks can invest. More  

By Liz Mak | 08 Apr 2008

Weekly Q&A

Aberdeen’s first-mover status in Malaysia pays off

Aberdeen is among the five foreign fund managers that are permitted to operate in Malaysia. The firm is now pursuing an Islamic funds management licence in the country, according to local managing director Gerald Ambrose. More  

 
Magazine Feature

Viva volatility!

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  

Other News
Business Moves

Morgan Stanley and SEI to give product advice to Yinhua

Beijing-based fund house Yinhua has rolled out the most unusual arrangement in the QDII fund market to date.

Alternative Investments

Regulators riled by banks renting out QFII quotas

Hedge funds are still stuck in the QFII queue in China; although quotas are being raised, their chances of being favoured are slim. Meanwhile, regulators are fuming that banks holding QFII status are profiting from leasing out their quotas.

Alternative Investments

QDII faces up to rites of passage

It's no picnic growing up, and QDII in China is confronting some Darwinian experiences, particularly as it starts to consider the enticing but riskier prospect of hedge fund investment.

Markets & Regulation

Hong Kong and Dubai sign Islamic finance pact

The MOU sets the stage for the cross-border marketing and distribution of Islamic funds.

People Moves

Bocom Schroders names new chair, vice-chair, CEO

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.

People Moves

Edith Ngan leaves Principal for Fortis

A change of pace for the funds executive as she moves to Fortis Prime Fund Solutions as regional managing director for Asian operations.

People Moves

Stella Kong joins Sarasin in new China role

Sarasin is hoping the reputation for reliability and discretion held by Swiss banks will help it expand its wealth management business in the mainland.

Institutions & Pensions

CIC responds to its critics

Jesse Wang, chief risk officer at China Investment Corporation, reiterates the fund has purely commercial objectives.

 



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