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Lehman builds locally run Asia funds

The investment-management division of Lehman Brothers is building investment teams in specific Asian asset classes, complementing an existing capability in global investment products, say its Hong Kong-based executives. Market sources report the firm is about to market its first Asia-specific investment products, privately placing a Greater China equity and an India real-estate fund. Lehman Brothers would not comment on any product or... Read the whole story  

By Jame DiBiasio | 06 May 2008

Markets & Regulation

Investors turn to riskier assets

EPFR Global data shows net inflows of $1 billion each to Asia ex-Japan and diversified global emerging markets equity funds. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 06 May 2008

Products & Distribution

Shanghai’s Bohong to arbitrage inefficiencies in China

The fund will run multiple arbitrage strategies to take advantage of inefficiencies between China’s domestic and overseas markets. More  

By Liz Mak | 06 May 2008

People Moves

LaCrosse hires Mark Del Col

The hedge fund administrator hires Mark Del Col as global head of sales and marketing – a role that will include building on the firm's nascent business in Asia. More  

By Simon Osborne | 06 May 2008

Institutions & Pensions

Korea’s NPS considers specialist mandates

The pension fund is looking to take advantage of declines in global asset prices as it gradually increases its risk profile. More  

By Jame DiBiasio | 05 May 2008

Weekly Q&A

Investors turn to equities amid global uncertainty

Principal Global Investors CEO Jim McCaughan says the traditional home bias and preference for fixed-income instruments is giving way to cross-border trends. More  

 
Magazine Feature

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  

Other News
Business Moves

BNP Paribas seeks Asia CIO

The firm plans to develop locally managed investment capabilities alongside its global expertise, either via acquisition or organically; and eyes possible Taiwan onshore business.

Securities Services

Nick Bryan to retire from HSBC in June

HSBC announces the retirement of senior figure Nick Bryan who has headed custody and corporate trust services for 10 years, based in Hong Kong.

Institutions & Pensions

Institutional investors steer away from past performance

Watson Wyatt notes that institutional investors have been paying alpha fees for market-driven performance in recent years.

Markets & Regulation

Korea’s FSS mulls hedge funds

The first phase of allowing leverage and shorts should be in place by the end of 2009, says the regulator.

Securities Services

Citi targets Middle East with agency and trust services

Citi launches an onshore agency and trust franchise for Middle East clients as part of a strategy to take advantage of rising capital flows into the region.

Products & Distribution

SG launches China equity note

The French bank's latest structured note gives investors four chances to book a 20% annual return.

People Moves

Citi loses India head of M&A to Carlyle

Citi's head of M&A in India, Devinjit Singh, quits after nearly 20 years with the bank to join Carlyle's buyout practice.

Business Moves

Deutsche finalises acquisition of Taiwan's Far Eastern

And announces that Rex Chou, a former senior vice-president of investment consulting at Schroders, has been appointed as CEO of the joint venture.

 



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