Sparx Group, the ¥1.3 trillion ($12 billion) independent asset manager, is on the hunt to acquire investment boutiques that can deliver a broader range of investment capabilities and deepen its businesses in Asia. Marc Fukami, managing director and head of corporate planning in Tokyo, says the firm is keen to replicate its successes with Seoul-based Cosmo Investment Management and Hong Kong-based PMA Capital Management. Now the firm... Read the whole story 
By Jame DiBiasio | 18 Jun 2008
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As China’s A-share market weakens, regulators are said to be looking for ways to boost share prices. More
By Liz Mak | 18 Jun 2008
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The wealth manager expects difficult times ahead for equities and recommends cutting back in this asset class, particularly in Asia ex-Japan, Brazil and Russia. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 Jun 2008
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Credit Suisse economist Dong Tao says inflation continues to be a worry, but growth risks in China are moderate. The bank raises its 2008 GPD growth forecast for the mainland from 9.7% to 10.1%. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 18 Jun 2008
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The latest fund will be invested in Europe and Asia, with $3.9 billion of the total earmarked for Asia. Singapore has so far received the bulk of the investments already committed to the region. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 17 Jun 2008
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Aberdeen Asset Management's head in Australia, Bill Bovingdon, says the way in which central banks manage the conflict between slowing economic growth and rising inflation will be crucial for fixed-income investments. More
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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
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Vasundhara Pradeep, business consultancy sales for Asia-Pacific at UBS Prime Brokerage, answers questions on providing solutions to hedge funds to establish, expand and manage a successful business in the region.
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The Mapletree India-China Fund announces its third project and its distribution plans through HSBC Private Bank.
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The fund’s sub-adviser, Algebra Capital, says the Middle East and North Africa region is the new Bric in terms of investment performance potential.
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The US private equity firm appoints Citi veteran Sunil Kaul to cover financial services in Asia, adding to its team of professionals with an industry focus.
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The Banking & Payments Authority, a sovereign wealth fund for the oil reserves of the new nation of Timor-Leste, makes its first investment steps abroad.
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The Manulife Global Contrarian Fund will be offered via Hong Kong banks and has a bottom-up value strategy.
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Lehman Brothers believes ‘hot money’ must account for a mysterious gap between a narrowing trade surplus and rising foreign exchange reserves.
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A fall in the Australian company's market cap below a key threshold triggers widespread short-selling, offering further proof of jittery investor sentiment towards the financial sector.
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