Thailand and other Mekong region countries have agreed a deal which will pave the way for increased capital market cooperation, with a view to boosting economic growth across the region.
Tag: Asia
EMs still offering value Mobius
The underlying economic conditions within emerging markets appear to be improving, Mark Mobius said.
How confident are investors in Chinas minirebound
China’s second quarter growth figures showed a slight pick-up, but how confident are investors about the sustainability of this growth?
Pimco names Mogelof as new head of Asia Pacific
Pimco has named its executive committee member Eric Mogelof as the new head of Asia Pacific.
ICI recommends key improvements to
ICI Global has recommended several changes to the Asia Region Funds Passport initiative (ARFP) in order to make the scheme more “economically and operationally feasible”.
Shariah fund industry in Malaysia
Even as growing numbers of multi-national asset managers are moving to set up shop in Malaysia, as they prepare to tap into the demand for Islamic fund management, an informal poll of market participants suggests that the industry’s growth is being stymied by a lack of product innovation and range.
Asia exJapan mutual funds revenues flat cerulli
Revenues of Asia-ex Japan mutual funds have grown in 2013 despite having taken a hit over longer periods, finds a new report by Cerulli Associates.
AXA IM hires head of Asia Pacific
AXA Investment Managers has hired Lion Global Investors’ chief investment officer Simon Flood as the head of Asia Pacific replacing Jean-Pierre Leoni.
Neuberger names Kwang sr portfolio APAC manager
Neuberger Berman has poached Standard Life Investments’ Anton Kwang as a senior portfolio manager for the Asia Pacific region.
Matthews Asia hires VP business development
Matthews Asia has appointed Tina Tong as vice president, Asia business development for supporting the firm’s business development and client service activities in Asia, focusing on private banks, insurers and financial advisers.
