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Business Moves

Fidelity decides to enter China

When Chris Ryan joined Fidelity in January, market observers speculated this meant Fidelity was reversing course on its refusal to enter a minority-owned joint venture in China. It looks like the scuttlebutt was on the mark. The firm has just hired Zhan Long, one of the most experienced managers of a Sino-foreign JV fund house, for a new role as China country head. The move comes amid a number of strategic changes Fidelity is enacting... Read the whole story

By Jame DiBiasio | 23 May 2008

Markets & Regulation

Investors bank on a new dawn in Taiwan

With the swearing in of a new president this week, Taiwan's stock market is likely to continue to perform well relative to its neighbours, says Peter Tang at JF Asset Management. More

By Liz Mak | 23 May 2008

Products & Distribution

Lyxor launches five new ETFs in Hong Kong

The new exchange-traded funds will offer investors easy access to markets including Japan, Taiwan, global emerging markets, the US and Europe. More

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 23 May 2008

Business Moves

Credit Suisse launches private banking in India

The bank adds wealth management to its suite of products in India as it moves towards creating a full-service investment banking business in the country. More

By Sameera Anand | 23 May 2008

Markets & Regulation

Burton Malkiel suggests boosting China exposure

The author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street says there's no random walk down Nanjing Lu, and suggests combining direct and indirect investments to achieve more profitable and less risky returns from China over the long run. More

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 22 May 2008

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

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

Securities Services

HSBC scores India mandate to service fund assets

The latest mandate win for HSBC highlights a growing need among fund managers in India to outsource their fund administration operations.

People Moves

Mirae Asset strengthens overseas operations

The firm hires Hendrik Cosijn von Ripperda and Andrew Lawley in the UK in line with efforts to expand its international business.

Markets & Regulation

Structured credit to make a return

Tightening spreads could spell the end of the structured credit standstill and a slow return to business.

Markets & Regulation

Wage inflation should support Asian bonds

SGAM’s strategist connects the dots between rising labour costs in both emerging and developed markets, and the opportunities that will arise as a result for institutional investors.

Products & Distribution

Citi launches Taiwan-focused tracker products

The C-Tracks platform allows investors to capture increasing investment opportunities in Taiwan, a market where Citi is bullish and overweight.

Alternative Investments

Prime time at Morgan Stanley's hedge-fund debutantes ball

The Shanghai extravaganza commemorates its fourth birthday and is now at monster-size, with over 300 firms flying in.

Markets & Regulation

Equity funds lead gains in Thailand

The strong performance of international stock markets leads to a good month for funds that invest overseas, according to Lipper data.

Alternative Investments

Capital International fund raises $2.25 billion

Private equity fund CIPEF V targets investments of $50 million to $250 million in companies across various emerging markets.

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