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Author Archives: Fund Selector Asia
Thailand offers more channels for mf distribution
Thailand is introducing an additional mutual fund distribution channel and has allowed state-owned non-bank companies to act as agents.
HK fund management assets continue to rise
Hong Kong’s fund management business continued with its uptrend in 2013 with the combined assets at the end of the last year rising by nearly 27% over that of 2012.
Luxembourg for more financial cooperation with Singapore
Luxembourg has called for increased international finance cooperation with Singapore spanning cross-border financial services, wealth and asset management.
Nikko AM China onshore bond fund mid July
Nikko Asset Management is to launch Singapore’s first China Onshore Bond Fund in mid-July after it was granted a renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor (RQFII) license by the China Securities Regulatory Commission in May.
JP Morgan AM adds RMB share class to Asian
JP Morgan Asset Management has added a share class hedged to the renminbi in the Asian Total Return Bond Fund.
Aberdeen names Leenabanchong as Thailand CEO
Aberdeen Asset Management has poached UOB Asset Management’s chief investment officer Korawut Leenabanchong as its new chief executive.
HK equity funds lure net inflows in Q1 as
Equity funds in Hong Kong continued to attract net inflows during the first four months of the year, with investors showing a preference for funds focussing on developed markets.
Hong Kong govt fights high MPF fees with core fund
The Hong Kong Government has proposed introducing a ‘core fund’ option for investors in the Mandatory Provident Fund, in a bid to combat high costs and help those less able to select funds.
SFC proposes review of fund NAV disclosure
The Hong Kong capital market regulator has begun a consultation which will review the disclosure requirements for the net asset value of funds.
