Asia

Why Man Group invests in Japan, but from York

The region has long been a tough place for investors, but Man Group thinks it can crack the market from 6,000 miles away

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Singapore has attracted a string of major international law firms in recent years

Paul Weiss mulls Singapore launch amid China deal slowdown

US law firm eyes further international expansion

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The popularity of ETFs has boomed in Taiwan amid an upswing in demand for the investment products across Asia

BNP Paribas funds business weighs Asia ETF push

ETF growth across Asia has been rapid, but foreign asset managers face stiff competition from local players

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Capital markets deals in mainland China and Hong Kong were slow in 2023

China deal slump forces Wall Street banks to cast a wider net

Investment bankers in Asia are counting on more IPOs and stock sales in India, Japan and other markets

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Hong Kong’s IPO drought casts pall over region’s businesses

New listings in the city dropped to the lowest total in more than 20 years in 2023

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'We're looking at Korea and Taiwan as interesting markets' says LGIM's boss

LGIM to open Singapore office as international push continues

The £1.2tn asset manager continues to expand its reach outside of the UK

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Mohideen is spearheading a digital assets push at the bank, as he believes one day all assets will be tokenised

Nomura’s crypto CEO backs Asia for growth drive

Jez Mohideen is optimistic about the crypto systems in Japan and Hong Kong

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HSBC says splitting business would hurt shareholders

HSBC is not backing down amid pressure to spin out its Asian business

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KKR continues Asia push as PE giant closes new credit fund

The newly-closed fund marks another move by KKR to grow its presence in Asia Pacific over the past few years

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Elliott’s founder Paul Singer is shaking up how the prominent hedge fund does its business

Elliott’s London staff set for more responsibility as hedge fund shuts last Asia office

Tokyo office closure means London will now take even greater charge of Elliott's Asia portfolio

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HSBC plans hiring spree in bid for Asian wealth

Bank will also consider further deals to scale up in wealth management, senior executive says

Citi doubles down on Asia Pacific wealth drive with new appointment

Bank continues to target wealthy clients in the region

Morgan Stanley joins JPMorgan in paying bankers’ Hong Kong quarantine bills

US bank will help field the cost of those returning to the Asian hub

Several foreign asset managers have grown their footprints in Asia recently

GAM joins rush to Asia growth with new Singapore office

Swiss manager makes new hire as eyes turn to lucrative region

HSBC unveiled a series of new appointments at the top of its regional businesses

HSBC shakes up regional bosses amid push to Asia

The UK lender has promoted a number of key executives ahead of shifting senior management to Asia

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