China’s second quarter growth figures showed a slight pick-up, but how confident are investors about the sustainability of this growth?
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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.
Thailand offers more channels for mf distribution
Thailand is introducing an additional mutual fund distribution channel and has allowed state-owned non-bank companies to act as agents.
Luxembourg for more financial cooperation with Singapore
Luxembourg has called for increased international finance cooperation with Singapore spanning cross-border financial services, wealth and asset management.