M&A Briefing
Alinta and AGL reach A$6.5 billion deal
The Australian energy companies divide up their assets in an amicable arrangement.




Mutual Funds & Markets
Deutsche Asset Management's Ed Peter launches major push
The firm is introducing the DWS line of funds to Asia and opening new offices.


Business Moves
HSBC talks about its Shariah-compliant structured product in Malaysia
Malaysia's first Shariah-compliant dual-currency, structured investment product is now on offer. Here's how it works.





Alternative Investments
Ex-Lehman execs start emerging-markets hedge fund
Fife Whitman and Paul Sheehan reunite to establish John Locke Capital


Alternative Investments
Alternative investment giant is born as Sparx buys PMA
Japanese investment manager acquires the largest regional ex-Japan alternatives manager in a $226 million stock/cash deal.


Securities Services
Citi completes landmark Taiwan securities lending transaction
Group becomes first lending agent to complete a securities financing transaction in Taiwan.


Polls
Li & Fung tops Hong Kong Best Managed Companies poll
Hong Kong-based global supply chain specialist, Li & Fong shows its class in poll.


People Moves
Deutsche Bank poaches Yacenda for "governance" role
Richard Yacenda joins Deutsche Bank as chief administrative officer, Asia Pacific (ex-Japan).



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