Pioneer Investments has gained a licence to do business directly with distributors in Taiwan.
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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.
FE discusses plans to roll out UK model in Asia
Having established itself as a leading investment data and solutions provider in the UK, FE is set to replicate a similar model in Asia that caters to the needs of fund selectors, reports International Adviser’s Leena Dagade.
Malaysia UAE central bankers sign pact
The central banks of Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates have today signed an agreement to encourage closer economic ties between the two countries, including in the area of Islamic finance.
Hurdles for funds to tap Asia Pacific growth
Though expansion into Asia-Pacific market is a top priority for asset managers, they face significant challenges in capitalising on the opportunities in this region.
Highly fragmented markets are creating complexity for regulatory compliance, product innovation and efficient scaling of operations, revealed a survey conducted by State Street.
