Category Archives: China

China Investment Corporation – It pays to invest overseas… and in equities

The picture is simple. Sovereign funds, in Asia-Pacific and the world at large, act as a leading indicators for the investment management industry. They have long-term capital to play with and are willing to take calculated risks in alignment (hopefully) … Continue reading

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Asia Society CEO luncheon, HK

We picked the Asia Society for Asset International’s CEO luncheon in HK for numerous reasons. First, John Rockefeller III founded the Asia Society in New York on Park Avenue in 1956 to foster exchange and collaboration across the arts, business, … Continue reading

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China & the world: new leadership, partnerships, investments, SWFs

I am writing this post on board Cathay Pacific 830 from HK to NY en route to Sao Paulo, following two weeks of off the record discussions with CEOs, institutions, and government officials in Asia. (Quick side note, Marester, the … Continue reading

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Earnings season: Carlyle Group acquires asset manager, raises 3.4b in fresh capital

As mentioned in my recent postings on institutional investors, SWFs have increased their interest and stakes in private equity firms in the crisis. CIC took a 10% stake in Blackstone, ADIA acquired 7.5% in the Carlyle Group. Among the highlights … Continue reading

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Multi-Convergence: Credit Suisse and Qatar SWF create asset mgmt JV

My recent post about CIC showcased how more SWFs – and institutional asset holders overall – are investing directly in specific businesses or partner up with them to launch products. And, as shown below, they do like financial services firms. … Continue reading

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Institutional investors: SWFs in the spotlight – CIC… LatAm, Africa and Alternatives

China at the 18th Party Congress starting this week is electing a new leader – a busy year of change for China and the world. On the investment side, CIC with now some $485 billion in AUM similarly is undergoing … Continue reading

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After #Sandy: Speeches and meetings in Asia and Latin America

After a week without power or water, thanks to Sandy, I am about to fly over to Asia for two weeks, followed by a week in Latin America later in November. The week here showed NY and the world how … Continue reading

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Asia, private banking, and brand

Things are in limbo in Asia. Retail banking post-mini bonds and with FATCA have all but come to a standstill for fund distribution. Wealth is booming, but not for traditional mutual funds. Institutions are looking to alternatives to satisfy the … Continue reading

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Whitepaper on Asia Fund Distribution with Nomura Research Institute (NRI)

For many years I have had the great pleasure of working closely with Nomura Research Institute’s head of research, Sadayuki Horie.  Taking turns between Tokyo and New York, Horie’s insights into the Japan asset management industry have helped us shape our … Continue reading

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2011 Global Asset Management Cash Flow Review & Outlook for 2012 – The 1%

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daniel Enskat, Head of Global Consulting, Senior Managing Director +1 212 217 6859, daniel@sionline.com    2011 GLOBAL MUTUAL FUND FLOWS DECREASE BY 80% TO $200 BILLION BUT THE 1% OF TOP PRODUCTS COLLECT $1 TRILLION IN NEW … Continue reading

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