The third perspective is from Agam Sharma, multi-asset specialist at PineBridge Investments, who’s presentation at the Forum was themed the “Dynamic approach in an outcomes-oriented world”.
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Four perspectives: Ping Zhou
The fourth perspective is from Ping Zhou, senior vice-president of Neuberger Berman, who made a presentation at the Forum titled “Taking stock of growth”.
UCITS funds are diminshing in Asia
“It is also pointless for UCITS managers to get excited about the imminent mutual recognition of funds (MRF) scheme between China and Hong Kong, as funds sold under this scheme have to be locally domiciled,” added Rachel Poh, senior analyst. The report is an about-face for Cerulli, which in the past said that the threat to […]
UBS Wealth to launch new service in Taiwan
UBS Advice is expected to be launched in July, aimed at high net worth individuals in Taiwan. The service is already available in Hong Kong and Singapore. The service builds a portfolio considering a client’s needs and risk profile. The investment advice is based on UBS Investment’s house views and the portfolio is maintained through […]
Trio of acquisitions fast-tracks Henderson’s pan-Asian growth
The first acquisition sees Henderson acquire Perennial Fixed Interest Partners and Perennial Growth Management from IOOF and each company’s employee shareholders, while the second sees the firm increase its stake in 90 Western Asset Management to 100% from 41%.
Life time ban on a securities broker
Yu Chun Chieh worked with QMIS Securities (Asia), previously known as Zavori Securities (Asia), from 11 April 2013 to 3 January 2014, as a licensed representative. In May 2013, Yu persuaded a Taiwan-based investor to deposit money into Yu’s private bank account in Hong Kong so that a stock trading account could be opened. The […]
BNY Mellon abandons Asian platform
When BNY Mellon launched its separately managed accounts (SMA) business, called Spectrum, in January last year, it was described as a “major breakthrough” by the chief executive of the firm’s Asia Pacific SMA business, AJ Harper. The platform partnered with private banks and nine international asset managers – including BlackRock and Henderson – to offer more […]
Stock Connect on social media for China investors
The app provides stock prices along with real-time trading turnover data, quota balances, index tracking and corporate disclosures made to the exchange. It will also cover information about Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect when it launches. “This new account is part of our broader outreach efforts in mainland China, designed to help educate the market about […]
Wealth management to open in Hong Kong
AIAM is a Singapore-based organisation that consists of independent wealth managers who promote a better understanding of their business model. Although independent wealth managers are far fewer in Hong Kong than Singapore, they still need a unified voice, said Jessica Cutrera, managing director of the wealth management arm of EXS Capital, who is leading the […]
Top SFC exec quits Hong Kong for UK
The executive director of enforcement at Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is quitting and will work for the UK Financial Conduct Authority.
