Asia

UK/ASIA - ISIS has strengthened its Asian team with the appointment of Mike Kerley as director, Pacific Basin equities.

JAPAN - Fund managers are optimistic about the Japanese economy which has shown a marked improvement this year.

ASIA - Asia is striding ahead of other global markets and its future is looking bright, Credit Suisse Asset Management claims.

ASIA - Asia investment specialists, Atlantis Investment Management, has appointed James Alexander from Nomura International to spearhead its Asian fund sales and marketing internationally.

JAPAN - SG Asset Management is urging schemes to increase their allocations to Japanese equities.

ASIA - The Indian government is planning to invite global bids for six foreign pension fund manager licences.

ASIA - Henderson Global Investors has closed its Asia No.1 Property Fund, run in conjunction with Keppel Land of Singapore.

INDIA - Amid growing confusion in pension circles, the wait for an Indian pensions regulator seems to be nearing its end, official sources say.

ASIA - FTSE Group has appointed a sales manager for FTSE Asia Pacific as part of its ongoing strategy to expand its business activities in the region.

JAPAN - Northern Trust has extended its international presence with the opening of its first office in Tokyo.