Investor appetite for alternative investments has steadily increased over the past few years, led by greater allocation towards the asset class by institutions, according to new research.
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Ashmore granted licence to invest in China market
Ashmore has become the first fund manager outside of Hong Kong to receive a licence which will allow it to invest in Chinas domestic securities market.
Thailand plans to become regional investment hub
The Securities and Exchange Commission in Thailand has laid out a strategic plan with the aim of transforming it into a regional investment hub.
Nomura to buy ING Asset Management Taiwan
Nomura Asset Management Company is to acquire ING Groups asset management operations in Taiwan, making it the first Japanese asset manager to operate there.
SEC proposes review of investment rules for funds
The Securities and Exchange Commission in Thailand is to review its investment rules pertaining to funds.
BNY Mellon in tie-up with nine managers
BNY Mellon has partnered with nine global asset managers for its separately managed account services catering to high net worth individuals in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Threadneedle gets OK for Malaysia ops
Threadneedle is to begin offering its asset management services in Malaysia after receiving local regulatory approval.
HK fund selectors prefer multiasset class
Fund selectors in Hong Kong are betting on investments in multi-asset classes to boost returns in the current low yield environment.
Goldmine or minefield
With Europe and Japan turning a corner‚ investors are already looking for the next big contrarian play and commodities are being flagged as one sector worth assessing.
Manulife Holdings Berhad to buy Maakl Mutual
Manulife Holdings Berhad, the Malaysian arm of Canada’s Manulife Financial, has agreed to acquire MAAKL Mutual, a Malaysian unit trust company, from the MAA Group Berhad and other shareholders.
