Weekly Asia News (Friday)

NYSE Liffe, the global derivatives business of NYSE Euronext, will extend the trading hours of its benchmark FTSE 100 Index Futures contract on 4 October. »

Singapore-based MAM Pte Ltd, which started life as the Maki family office in 2006, has seen its Japan-focused event drive »

As reported in private equity wire this week, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI) has appointed a new Asian head, Ching Yng Choi, underlining its continued commitment to a »

Citi Private Bank has hired hedge fund expert, Roger Bacon as head of Manage »

London-based heavyweight CQS, one of the world’s most renowned credit-focused hedge fund managers, has seen a clear »

Hong Kong-based Zeal Asset Management has hired Iris Chan to be in charge of investor relations. »

China has emerged as one of the world’s top ten countries tackling climate change, according to the third annual review of the HSBC Climate Change Index. »

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking is continuing its expansion into the Asia equity space with a series of senior appointments across its trading desks.  »

Orc Software, a provider of technology and services for advanced trading in financial instruments, has introduced market access to the Singapore Mercantile Exchange. »

Ex-Mizuho Securities proprietary traders, Einoshin Arima and Giselle Leung, »