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Global industry aims to mine Asia’s rich seam
With Asia’s growing force economically, the continent’s role in propping up the ailing global fund management industry should perhaps come as little
surprise
China factor adds to territory’s charm
Hong Kong acts as a gateway for funds going into and out of China, but is increasingly important in its own right
Out of step, but too big to ignore
Japan, the second-largest economy in the world has a growth rate of 2% against China’s 10%, but the size of its asset management market is too large to ignore
China: great expectations despite the cultural hurdles
Opportunities are great for those western managers not looking for instant success.
Managers eye Asian SWF billions
Competition is building up among the smaller firms as established SWFs look to diversify
International players in the Asian investment story
South Korea and Taiwan are increasingly important asset management markets in their own right
Activism ushers in new mood to the region
It is becoming harder for executives of Asian companies to ignore the calls of their shareholders for improved governance
Alternatives show potential in Asia
This year has not been kind to the reputation of alternative investments in Asia, but interest in the sector is still there
Going global from Iowa to Kuala Lumpur
Principal Global Investors, through its long-standing joint venture with Malaysia-based CIMB, has ambitions to tap into the massive demand in Asia-Pacific for shariah-compliant products
