Asia
Alternatives | 27 Jan 16
Capital surges into hedge funds in Asia
The flow of capital into hedge funds in Asia was up about 17 times in year-on-year terms for 2015, the only global region to show growth, according to Evestment data.
UBS WM launches UHNW Academy in Asia Pacific
UBS Wealth Management is targeting its senior ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) advisers with the launch of the investment bank’s UHNW Academy in Asia Pacific, as part of the training programme’s global roll-out.
HKEX to push ahead with cross-border bond trading scheme
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has outlined plans to push ahead with the introduction of a ‘Bond Connect’ scheme to give foreign investors wider access to the Chinese debt market, similar to the way the Stock Connect program bolsters trading between Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Keppel Corp to consolidate asset management business
Singapore-based Keppel Corporation plans to consolidate its four asset management businesses under wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel Capital, in a move that could see the company venturing into regulated investment and asset management activities.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: First State vs Matthews Asia
Fund Selector Asia compares the First State Indian Subcontinent Fund with the Matthews Asia India Fund.