Tag Archives: China

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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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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Metatrend #Emerging-To-Developed: Innovation led by emerging markets

I have written many posts about how much emerging markets are driving product innovation globally. Yes, the US with Google, Apple and Facebook are still on the forefront of new technologies, but we have seen a trend of “reverse engineering” … Continue reading

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The Importance of Brand in Asset Management – Discussion with BNY Mellon Investment Management Asia CEO Alan Harden at Fund Forum Asia 2012

FUND FORUM ASIA INTERVIEW 2012 – BRAND VERSUS BOUTIQUE Is There Space For Niche Players In A Brand-Conscious Market?  During the main conference of the Fund Forum Asia 2012 in Hong Kong, I had the pleasure of discussing brand in … 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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Global Custodian Video Interview: Rethinking the Mutual Fund

A recent interview with Global Custodian on key trends in the asset management industry:

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Latin America in Asset Management – Quantifying the Opportunities for Brazil and the region

As I wrote in a recent M&A update on Brazil/LatAm, Brazil takes the lead: Net cash flows, M&A, Joint Ventures and Latin America Opportunities, Latin America as a region is gaining momentum for the global asset management industry. Specifically, we … Continue reading

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Emerging markets flex their muscles: Sao Paulo’s Safra brings Samba to Switzerland’s Sarasin:

For a few years now we have commented in our research on a metatrend “West-to-East”, developed market managers in the US or Europe leaving their domestic grass to look for greener postures in high-growth emerging markets, either organically or via … Continue reading

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Interviews in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on the Latin America Asset Management Industry

Last month in Brazil at the Fund Forum, I had the pleasure of giving the opening keynote speech and to interview a few of the leaders of the industry in Latin America. 1. Daniel Enskat interviews Carlos Andre (Head of … Continue reading

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