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Asian hedge fund performance sweet spot narrows
30 Nov 2011
GFIA, hedge funds, News, research
Investors seeking performance from Asian hedge funds must focus on the smaller sized funds, according to an ongoing study by Singapore-based hedge fund consultant GFIA.
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Cambridge pension allocates 5% to EM equity
29 Nov 2011
Cambridgeshire, emerging markets equity, News, pension, Searches
The pensions committee at Cambridgeshire County Council has approved a 5% allocation to emerging markets equity.
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IMQ may consider asia for seeding mandates
24 Nov 2011
hedge funds, IMQubator, News, Searches, seeding
Independent hedge fund seeder, IMQubator, which is backed by the investment of one of Europe’s largest pension funds, is searching for two emerging managers for the final mandates in its current fund of funds.
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Penn. Sers awards $100m to Bain Asia fund
24 Nov 2011
al;locations, Bain Asia, News, Penn. SERS, private equity, Searches
The $51.2bn Public School Employees’ Retirement System of Pennsylvania (Penn. SERS), one of the largest public pension plans in the US, has made a $100m private equity commitment to the Bain Capital Asia Fund II in October.
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Ajay Argal helms Barings’ new india fund launch
24 Nov 2011
Barings, Birla Sunlife, india, Launches, News
Baring Asset Management (Barings) is gearing up to launch a new fund focusing on Indian equities and equity-related securities of companies listed in India or which carry out the predominant part of their economic activity in the country.
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Latest Searches

Cambridge pension allocates 5% to EM equity
29 Nov 2011
The pensions committee at Cambridgeshire County Council has approved a 5% allocation to emerging markets equity.
Read Full Article »
IMQ may consider asia for seeding mandates
24 Nov 2011
Independent hedge fund seeder, IMQubator, which is backed by the investment of one of Europe’s largest pension funds, is searching for two emerging managers for the final mandates in its current fund of funds.
Read Full Article »
Penn. Sers awards $100m to Bain Asia fund
24 Nov 2011
The $51.2bn Public School Employees’ Retirement System of Pennsylvania (Penn. SERS), one of the largest public pension plans in the US, has made a $100m private equity commitment to the Bain Capital Asia Fund II in October.
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UBS to invest 20-30% of new RE mandate in Asia
24 Nov 2011
UBS Global Asset Management’s Global Real Estate business (GRE) has been awarded a €500m mandate by Germany’s largest pension fund, a portion of which is reserved for Asia-Pacific real estate managers.
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Latest Features

Spreading the word
24 Nov 2011
Features, indonesia, Mandiri Investasi, Profile
As part of its bid to develop regional distribution, Mandiri Investasi is communicating the story of Indonesia’s potential to Asia-Pacific investors. By Kapila Gohel
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A knock-on effect
24 Nov 2011
Dodd-Frank, Features, OTC Clearing, regulation
As Asian economies start to move forward on introducing clearing regulations, industry experts update Asia FM on the challenges they face and the influence of the US’s Dodd-Frank Act. By Amy Andrew
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Nest egg
24 Nov 2011
family offices, Features, hedge funds, Investor, London & Capital
Asia’s private wealth market is escalating at a rapid rate, creating opportunities for fund managers in the region and beyond. However, it will be some time before discretionary management becomes the norm in the region, says Philippe Legrand, CEO of London & Capital Asia. By Kapila Gohel
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Against the tide
24 Nov 2011
Features, Titan Capital Group, volatility
Market gyrations have created a tough environment for traditional asset managers, but for savvy volatility traders the conditions are just right. By Russell Abrams
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