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Qatar: The new financial hub?

By Rodney Diola


Qatar's decision to harmonize financial market regulations under a single body along with a simplified tax structure and the renewed emphasis on infrastructure, promises to upgrade the business environment in the region. However, the lack of transparency and accountability in decision making, the paucity of professional executives and the absence of reliable published data may undermine the country's bid to emerge as a financial hub

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Best Globle Custodian 2008

By The Asset Editorial Team

The vast movement of capital in and out of Asia has gradually transformed the way in which global custodians conduct their business in the region. There has been considerable growth across the custody space and it is notable to see the plethora of globe-encircling providers that are rolling out new products, investing in infrastructure and engaging in a hiring spree for the Asian market. The global custody mandates rolling out of the region are the main motivating factors – and there is a lot more

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Alternative trading platforms push into Asia

By Rodney Diola

The buzz about alternative trading systems is slowly, but surely reaching the region. Established exchanges, however, need not fear they may undermine liquidiy. Proponents argue that these systems offer faster execution, reduced costs, wider trading opportunities and greater confidentiality in the handling of trades, and will attract more volume and liquidity, resulting in a win-win situation

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Big moves in securities servicing

By Rodney Diola

Jay Hooley takes over as president and COO of State Street
State Street has appointed Jay Hooley, vice-chairman and head of State Street's global investment servicing, trading and research busi.....

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Indian funds get outsourcing mandate

By Rodney Diola

Domestic funds in India are becoming more sophisticated in how they go about their business, with 53% of mutual funds in the country having outsourced their fund administration to third party providers. To proliferate further, specialist providers need to assure fund houses of the lower costs associated with outsourcing and provide customized solutions. Recent successful migrations have given the trend a boost

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HSBC pursues master custody mandates

By Rodney Diola

HSBC is taking positive steps to capture global custody mandates from institutions across the region and says it wants to be a leading player, especially in servicing funds from China, Korea and India, countries that are beginning to pursue more diverse cross-border investment activities.