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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 moving in on developed markets…

West to East… East to West. While much of the growth in coming years will be driven by emerging markets and a growing class of middle class and HNW investors there, Asian institutions are also taking aim again at breaking … Continue reading

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Middle East Asset Management Opportunities

With $2 trillion in investable assets, a young population and low household penetration of mutual funds, what are the key criteria for a more sustainable Middle East asset management business post-crisis? Today I gave a keynote speech at the Fund … Continue reading

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