Economic headwinds, technology shortfalls, regulatory burdens, and talent gaps plague the territory’s wealth management industry, according to a recent survey.
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UBS report: Apac family offices post best returns
They are also embracing sustainable investing and putting succession plans in place, according to UBS’s latest Global Family Office Report.
SFC sets terms for crypto funds
The Hong Kong securities regulator has published its licensing requirements for the territory’s virtual asset fund managers.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Capital Group versus JP Morgan
FSA compares two mixed asset products: the Capital Group Global Allocation Fund and the JP Morgan Global Income Fund.
In case you missed it (4 October 2019)
Standard Chartered poaches from UBS; Sudden departure from Stewart Investors; Julius Baer hires; BIL snaps up CS banker; Legg Mason launches unconstrained Asia fund; AP2 puts China fund managers under scrutiny; “Pig” row economist returns; and more…
SFC seeks control over fund depositaries
Hong Kong’s financial regulator proposes licensing trustees and custodians of SFC-authorised collective investment schemes (CIS).
QNB set to open Hong Kong branch
The Doha-based bank plans to offer wealth management services as it expands its China business.
Eastspring extends footprint in Thailand
Eastspring Investments has agreed to buy a majority stake in Thanachart Fund Management (TFUND).
HSBC GAM’s discretionary ESG approach
Fund managers at HSBC Global Asset Management can accept or ignore ESG red flags, but they can’t deny the warnings, according to the firm’s responsible investment specialist.
Hermes launches SDG high yield bond funds
The funds will be distributed worldwide by UBS Global Wealth Management.
