Asian ex-Japan hedge funds returned an estimated 1.28 per cent in November according to Eurekahedge, to leave in a reasonably satisfying position of +7.49 per cent YTD. What a sharp contrast to the same period last year, which saw losses of -3.89 per cent and a dismal YTD return of -11 per cent. »

Some of the biggest names in private equity are racing to set up shop in Southeast Asia, drawn by the region's rapid economic development and abundance of natural resources, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group. »

Macau Property Opportunities Fund, managed by Sniper Capital, has repurchased five per cent or circa USD9m worth of its own ordinary shares in two block transactions. »

Nikko Asset Management has appointed Yu-Ming Wang as international chief investment officer, overseeing the global investment teams outside of Japan. »

Northern Trust has acted as administrator and custodian for National Bank of Abu Dhabi as it made a series of enhancements to the region’s first exchange-traded fund, including moving from swap based replication to physical replication. »

Since the launch of Deutsche Bank’s House View portfolio (HVP) on 2 October, the US equity market (SPY) has dropped by 2.0 per cent, the broad US fixed income market (BND) has been nearly flat at +0.1 per cent, and the commodity market (DBC) has lost 2.89 per cent. »

The Tokyo Recovery Fund, established by Aviva Investors and Secured Capital Investment Management, has purchased Glass City Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan. »

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is in the preliminary planning stages of opening an Asian regional office in Hong Kong. »

The Financial Services Authority has granted approval for the acquisition of LME Holdings by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx). »