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Orangefield acquires Apes in Singapore

Orangefield Trust of the Netherlands has acquired Apes, a private equity fund services firm in Singapore, in a bid to avail of new tax incentives and opportunities in the city state. With opportunities to capitalise on the influx of public and foreign funds into the region, the company says it plans to strengthen its presence in Asia through both organic growth and acquisitions. “The government wants to make Singapore a... Read the whole story  

By Nina Mehra | 10 Jun 2008

Alternative Investments

Asian hedge fund assets drop 10%

The volatile first quarter proved damaging for most hedge funds with an Asia-focused strategy, says HFR. More  

By Jame DiBiasio | 10 Jun 2008

Markets & Regulation

Better US outlook shapes global fund flows

US productivity numbers and Fed chairman Ben Bernanke’s support of a stronger dollar improves sentiment for equities worldwide. More  

By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 10 Jun 2008

Products & Distribution

Taiwan is a target for structured products

With most markets in the region down since the start of the year, Taiwan is becoming a popular theme for buyers of structured products. More  

By Nick Ferguson | 10 Jun 2008

Alternative Investments

Ex-Morgan Stanley Japan experts launch hedge fund

The Shaka Japan Fund will focus on the top 250 stocks in Japan and will be managed from New York. More  

By Simon Osborne | 06 Jun 2008

Weekly Q&A

Tackling single-country Asian hedge funds

HFG and Hana Daetoo discuss conditions in the Korean market and predict an increase in hedge fund specialisation. More  

 
Magazine Feature

Thailand's fund industry in danger of being left behind

The restoration of parliamentary democracy has cheered the fund management industry, but the new government is under pressure to address the market's structural shortcomings. More  

Other News
Markets & Regulation

TWSE hits the road to attract Taiwan listings

The Taiwan Stock Exchange highlights the companies listed on its bourse that have investments and exposure to China.

Business Moves

F&C opens first Asian office in Hong Kong

Alvin Chua has been named head of distribution and business development for the region.

Commentary

Oil to hit $400 a barrel by 2018

And other forecasts by the former deputy chief of staff of the US military regarding the future of US-China relations.

Business Moves

Axa IM takes 50% stake in Kyobo ITMC

The deal with Kyobo Life marks Axa Investment Managers’ third big regional joint venture in asset management.

Business Moves

EC Harris prepares for Asian expansion

The consultancy firm appoints a new head for Asia and outlines plans to more than double profits generated from the region.

Markets & Regulation

Schroders bets on Taiwan’s new government

The fund house has upgraded Taiwan to neutral within an Asian equities portfolio following a change of government under new president Ma Ying-jeou.

Products & Distribution

The rise of Generation A

As people in Asia and other emerging markets get richer, the strategies being devised to profit from the effects of their wealth are becoming more surgical.

Alternative Investments

China hedge fund beats the pessimists

Hedge fund managers at Triskele are on the prowl to grow assets after positive returns this year, courtesy of active exposure management, have confounded the general China gloom.

 



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