Equities

Nov 22, 2022

equitiesLondon-based, emerging markets fund manager Ox Capital Management has launched a Ucits fund investing in Asian (ex-Japan) equities.

Nov 15, 2022

Equites_fundMan GLG, the discretionary investment arm of Man Group, has launched an Asian equites fund.

Nov 08, 2022

avivaUK fund manager Aviva Investors has named former Franklin Templeton executive Richard Surrency as head of Asia Pacific.

Nov 01, 2022

Fung Capital, InvestcorpHong Kong-based asset manager Fung Capital has partnered with Bahrain-based alternatives manager Investcorp to launch a US$500 million fund aimed at companies in China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Nov 01, 2022

Nikko Asset ManagementJapan-based Nikko Asset Management has named Hiroshi Yoh as global head of investment.

Sep 20, 2022

Indian rupeesBarings Private Equity Asia (BPEA) has completed what it claims is one of the biggest fundraises by an Asia-based private equity firm.

The Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VIII pulled in US$11.2 billion for its final close, surpassing its $8.5billion target.

Aug 09, 2022

Shanghai_streetDavid Whitehouse explores the global implications of new voluntary guidelines developed by insurer Ping An and other Chinese companies.

May 20, 2022

Denny Fish, a tech portfolio manager at Janus Henderson, believes tech’s recent volatility was the result of valuation adjustments as equity markets recalibrate for an era of higher interest rates.

May 20, 2022

Attractive valuations, less harsh regulation and the easing cycle of China’s monetary policy mean some managers may be turning positive on the country. Peter Guy speaks to two regional portfolio managers.

Mar 08, 2022

14.10 HandshakeLondon-based boutique Crux Asset Management has formed a strategic alliance with Swiss-based Union Bancaire Privee Privé (UBP) to bolster its equity offering in Asia.

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Executive Interviews

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David Hunt, president and chief executive of PGIM, tells Romil Patel about leading a top 10 global asset manager in times where “empowering and encouraging the kind of investment decisions as...

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Strong ESG credentials strengthen the case for Singapore as a leader in Asia of the post-Covid recovery. Our panel discusses the risks and opportunities.

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As we prepare to emerge from Covid, experts look at overcoming demographic issues through a combination of good tech and corporate governance, improving productivity and meeting an ambitious government carbon emissions reduction target. Chaired by Romil Patel.