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Capital International fund raises $2.25 billion

Capital International Private Equity Fund V (CIPEF V), the latest in a series of funds that invest in global emerging markets, has raised $2.25 billion. The fund is so far the largest global emerging markets private equity fund that has closed this year. CIPEF V is managed by Capital International Private Equity Funds, the dedicated global emerging markets private equity business of Capital International, which had more than $28 billion... Read the whole story  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 May 2008

Markets & Regulation

India funds post modest gains

Funds that invest in banking stocks attracted renewed interest after the Reserve Bank of India left its key interest rate unchanged in April, according to Lipper. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 May 2008

Commentary

Schroders bullish on Japanese shares

Schroder Investment Management expects the Japanese equity market to shine after years of neglect. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 May 2008

People Moves

Deutsche Bank strengthens private wealth division

Anurag Mahesh becomes head of global investments and sales for Deutsche Bank. More  

By Lara Wozniak | 20 May 2008

People Moves

SGAM promotes Denis Lefranc to Asia-Pacific CEO

Nearly six years of running SGAM’s China JV has given Lefranc the perfect foundation to succeed the top post in the region. More  

By Liz Mak | 19 May 2008

Weekly Q&A

Upgrading Taiwanese real estate

From AsianInvestor magazine: Both global private-equity players and Taiwan’s institutional investors are keen on domestic property allocations, which now compare favourably to real-estate investments in mainland China. More  

 
Magazine Feature

Putnam bets against US equity optimism

The firm's CIO and head of global asset allocation discusses why US stock prices have yet to factor in a recession, but could nonetheless be attractive against other developed equity markets. More  

Other News
People Moves

Hedge fund plunders Lehman prime execs

Convertible arbitrage specialist CQS snatches Michael Schulz and Laura Hui from Lehman Hong Kong.

Commentary

Range-bound performance likely for China shares

Inflation remains the biggest risk to the mainland’s equity markets over the medium-term, according to a report from HSBC Investments.

Markets & Regulation

Malaysia funds end losing streak

Equity portfolios lead the gains, putting an end to five months of negative performance.

Alternative Investments

Hedge Vision Japan winds down

One bad month, a core investor flees and the shutters come down. The Swiss principals of Hedge Vision Japan hope now for a new seed investor and the relaunch of its sophomore fund.

People Moves

LaSalle hires Ho for China acquisitions

Based in Hong Kong, Tony Ho will identify opportunities and acquire property in Greater China for LaSalle Investment Management.

Markets & Regulation

Risks and concerns hinder China funds

A recent cut in stamp tax buoys the market but only temporarily as global and domestic risks and concerns continue to hound investors.

Institutions & Pensions

Thailand not yet ready for sovereign wealth fund

The country’s $109 billion in reserves are best used to maintain financial stability, says finance minister and deputy prime minister Surapong Suebwonglee.

Markets & Regulation

US gains ground among fund managers

For the second straight month, global fund managers polled by Merrill Lynch still favour the US over other equities markets.

 



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