Alternative investing

• 

  HSBC Private Bank backs inflation hedges

  12 Mar 2010 Stock & exchange, Real estate, Nations & economies, Bonds, Research report
  The private bank’s Asia head of investment strategy, Arjuna Mahendran, notes that while inflation at the consumer price level is yet to become a global phenomenon, he is advising clients to build long-term hedges into their portfolios.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  12 Mar 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity deals that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Asian health-care sector stirs private equity interest

  12 Mar 2010 M&A, Private equity
  A brace of private equity deals in Asia’s health-care sector last week showcased the market’s potential. With the M&A pipeline looking crowded, deal-making in this sector is likely to heat up in 2010, writes mergermarket.

• 

  Citi hires distressed debt head for Asia

  09 Mar 2010 Hedge funds, Bonds, Loans, Market move
  The bank has appointed John Liptak as head of its Asia-Pacific distressed and special situations group, according to an internal memo. He came from Hong Kong hedge fund Tribridge Capital, and Bank of America before that.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  05 Mar 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with Mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity transactions that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Asian private equity acquisitions point to recovery

  05 Mar 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Consolidation is taking place alongside venture-capital-style investments, as shown in the past week, which bolsters the impression that the long-awaited economic recovery is now underway, writes mergermarket.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  01 Mar 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity deals that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Horizon carries hope for Asia private equity

  01 Mar 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Just two deals were conducted in Asia last week to bring the year-to-date total to 13, but greater activity lurks on the horizon. It looks likely that private equity houses targeting China will increasingly try to raise renminbi funds, writes mergermarket.

• 

  Headhunters Poll 2010: full results revealed

  25 Feb 2010 M&A, Stock & exchange, Hedge funds, Private equity, Structured products, Investment banking, Bonds, Broking, Polls & awards, Private banking
  Asiamoney’s Headhunters Poll 2010 saw some familiar favourites interspersed with new faces rising to the top. We reveal the top recruiters of the past year as voted for by poll respondents, and consider the prospects for 2010.

• 

  Analysts predict upturn for hedge fund industry

  24 Feb 2010 Hedge funds, Asset management
  Eurekahedge analysts are conservatively predicting a 12% increase in global industry AUM as the sharp change in market conditions from mid-January prompts more investors to seek greater downside protection.

• 

  Investors warned of repeating hedge fund mistakes

  23 Feb 2010 Hedge funds, Asset management
  Investment consultant Aongus O’Gorman is sceptical that investors have learned the lessons of the financial crisis as the market makes a cautious return to hedge funds.

• 

  Asia’s private equity secondary market tipped for boom

  22 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Sovereign wealth fund CIC injected US$1.5 billion into three secondary funds last week, unfazed by fears over potential conflicts of interest. Investors are expecting an increase in Asia-focused secondary market investments.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  22 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity transactions that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  2010 could be boom year for China private equity

  17 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Auctions and bidding wars could become commonplace as domestic and foreign firms fight for Chinese assets. But local investors are confident of their ability to perform despite claims they are less experienced rainmakers, writes Mergermarket.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  17 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with Mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity deals that were in the pipeline last week in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  08 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with Mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity transactions that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Korean regulators respond to revival in private equity

  08 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  The return of private equity activity in South Korea has prompted regulators to urge investment in the asset class. They introduced tax benefits and are seeking to relax rules over the creation of funds, says Mergermarket.

• 

  Private equity firms favour Asia’s consumer sector

  01 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Several consumer-based deals came to market last week, including the sale of South Korean store chain Buy The Way in the largest private equity buy-out this year. Further activity can be expected, writes Mergermarket.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  01 Feb 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with Mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity transactions that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Rapid rush back to prime broking prompts warning

  28 Jan 2010 Hedge funds, Investment banking, Market move
  The revival of Asia’s hedge fund industry has boosted the fortunes of prime brokers. But market participants say the rapid rush to expand in this area might backfire, given that the speed of recovery remains uncertain.

• 

  China urged to temper inflation threat

  25 Jan 2010 Real estate, Nations & economies
  The country’s central bank must send a strong tightening signal to dampen inflation expectations, says RBS’ chief China economist Ben Simpfendorfer. He admits to concerns over the threat of asset price bubbles.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  25 Jan 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with Mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity deals that are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Private equity firms focus on fundraising

  25 Jan 2010 M&A, Private equity
  A paltry total of three private equity deals in Asia-Pacific last week suggests that many prospective buyers are busy raising capital and waiting for further signs of global economic recovery before entering the marketplace.

• 

  HSBC names Anita Fung in expanded role

  25 Jan 2010 Private equity, Investment banking, Asset management, Market move
  The bank appoints Anita Fung as its Asia-Pacific head of Global Banking and Markets in what is a newly formed role. She will take care of regional corporate and investment banking, as well as asset management.

• 

  Regulatory regime tipped to alter hedge fund landscape

  19 Jan 2010 Stock & exchange, Hedge funds, Nations & economies, Asset management
  Stringent regulatory requirements could make hedge funds more expensive to manage and may force firms to change location. A research house has picked potential winners and losers among industry strategies this year.

• 

  CapitaLand doubles China holdings with Orient buy

  19 Jan 2010 M&A, Real estate
  South-east Asia’s largest developer spent US$2.2 billion buying property assets of Orient Overseas International. The deal is part of the firm's plan to expand its China business to 45% of total assets in the next five years.

• 

  Credit Suisse adds to Asia prime services business

  18 Jan 2010 Hedge funds, Market move
  The Swiss bank announced it had hired Deborah Lee as a director in its Asia-Pacific prime services business. She joins from Goldman Sachs, where she had a similar role.

• 

  Mild correction forecast for China’s property market

  18 Jan 2010 Real estate
  Ratings agency Moody’s is predicting fewer transactions and moderate price corrections in China’s property market after Beijing introduced measures to dampen speculation. Still, it does not expect a drastic decline.

• 

  Indian, renewable assets attract private equity interest

  15 Jan 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Three acquisitions came to the Indian market in the past week. The only other deal was in renewable energy, highlighting perhaps where private equity firms think the action will be in 2010, writes Mergermarket.

• 

  Asia-Pacific private equity pipeline

  12 Jan 2010 M&A, Private equity
  In collaboration with mergermarket, asiamoney.com presents a list of announced private equity deals which are in the pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region.

• 

  Asia private equity buy-outs start year quietly

  12 Jan 2010 M&A, Private equity
  Deal activity in Asia’s private equity arena began lightly last week, with just five transactions worth a total of US$176 million, writes mergermarket.

• 

  Gammons quits Citi to join BoA-Merrill

  05 Jan 2010 Private equity, Market move
  Veteran private equity banker Chris Gammons is set to join Bank of America-Merrill Lynch in March as head of its financial sponsor business for Asia-Pacific ex-Japan. It is widely regarded as a coup for the bank.