Asset managers are increasingly having to broaden their investment strategies in order to deliver decent returns for investors.
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Asian insurers betting on higher yield
Asian insurers are adopting a more tactical asset allocation than their global peers, turning their investments to higher yielding and less liquid assets so as to maximize returns in a low yield scenario, according to BlackRocks Global Insurance Survey 2013.
Eastspring unveils future asset allocation index
Eastspring Investments, the Asia asset management arm of UK-based Prudential, today launched an index offering insights into investors planned asset allocation over the next six months across Asia.
Pioneer wins Taiwan distributor licence
Pioneer Investments has gained a licence to do business directly with distributors in Taiwan.
Singapore China in pact for RQFII quota
In a bid to strengthen cooperation on financial sector development and regulation, Singapore and China today agreed on series of initiatives that will further promote the international use of the Renminbi through Singapore.
Blackstone sets up office in Singapore
Buoyed by the growing opportunities in the Asian region, alternative asset manager Blackstone, has set up its first office in Singapore.
Nikko buys Treasury Asia Asset Management
Nikko Asset Management has acquired Asia-Pacific boutique investment manager Treasury Asia Asset Management (TAAM).
Henderson names Gambi CIO
Henderson Global Investors has named Rob Gambi chief investment officer, a new position created as part of a move by the company to boost its presence in non-UK markets, including Asia and the US.
City Financial unveils Asia macro fund plans
City Financial is to launch an Asian macro fund in the first quarter of 2014 to be managed by Geoffrey Barker in a joint venture with the group’s Hong Kong subsidiary.
Eastspring appoints Michele Bang deputy CEO
Eastspring Investments, the Asia asset management arm of Prudential Corporation Asia, has appointed Michele Bang as deputy chief executive.
