Asian companies seek capital, making investors wary

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Investment bankers and company executives are beginning to look for funding as Asia's stock markets have been experiencing a positive trend. However, investors remain cautious of such demand for cash even though the companies are promising that they will be more vigilant with regards to shareholder value. Moreover, the rise in the demand for capital will counter the rise in stock prices. New shares reduce per-share earnings and provide returns only when a company converts the cast to returns that can be funneled back to shareholders.

Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges, Securities

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Hedge funds take beating

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William Kaye, head of the Asian Hedge Fund, decided to close the business after his investors withdrew their support in the face of the region's currency and stock crises in 1997. Mr. Kaye, who gained experience as fund manager in Wall Street, is not the least bit surprised of the turn of events given the volatile market conditions. The Asian Fund posted significant gains in 1997 with a rise of 29.25%, making it one of the best funds of Asia in the period.

Investment Offices, Investment Companies, Finance, Hedge funds, Asian Hedge Fund

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Trend to open closed-end Asian funds: shareholders boost efforts to squeeze value out of investment vehicle

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Shareholders are adopting an increasingly active part in guaranteeing that they maximize the advantages offered by closed-end regional and country funds. This is likely to mean a growing number of plans to convert the closed-end funds into open-ended funds. A growing number of share buyback programs by fund-management firms may also occur.

Management investment, open-end, Mutual Funds (Open End), Economic aspects, Mutual funds, Open end mutual funds

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