Why private banks, asset houses must build a bridgeLeigh PowellOct 29, 2012Senior distributors recognise the need to drive fund penetration in Asia. The big question is how they can work together more efficiently to make the industry more appealing.
Financial firms favour tighter rules on product sellingJoe MarshOct 18, 2009But there is still much discussion over the form those rules should take in Asia.
HFR partners with Oria for Asia productJame DiBiasioNov 9, 2005The Chicago-based fund of funds teams up with Hong Kong''s Oria Capital to launch an Asian note.
Cash product managers join CitigroupCherie MarriottJul 4, 2005The bank''s global transaction services business hires two new product managers.
New custody product manager for CitigroupCherie MarriottMay 30, 2005Jeff Williams leaves State Street to manage product development for the region, based in Sydney.
ICICI and Russell launch new multi-manager productDec 2, 2004Multi-manager funds to be aimed at the banks'' NRI client base.
New fund, new product developer for ABN AMROJame DiBiasioMay 13, 2004Solange Rouschop has moved to Beijing, so the firm has brought in reinforcements from Amsterdam.
HSBC brings multi-manager product to AsiaJame DiBiasioMay 6, 2004First in Taiwan and now in Hong Kong, HSBC Asset Management is introducing funds of funds to its retail customers.
First public hedge fund product readied in KoreaJame DiBiasioMay 3, 2004Samsung and Citibank are teaming up to introduce a product based on a Hedge Fund Research index.
SSgA considers tinkering with Asian enhanced productNov 6, 2003Some Asian investors are reluctant to include Japan in a regional developed-market index.
SEI makes Asia inroad for multi-manager productJame DiBiasioJul 24, 2003SEI has formed a partnership with HSBC Republic to bring its multi-manager strategies to Asian clients.
Laurens leaves Citibank to head HSBC's cash management productCherie MarriottOct 15, 200113-year Citibank veteran, John Laurens, joins HSBC to manage and develop cash management product across the region.