The Doha-based bank plans to offer wealth management services as it expands its China business.
Category: Markets
Eastspring extends footprint in Thailand
Eastspring Investments has agreed to buy a majority stake in Thanachart Fund Management (TFUND).
Lyxor/Bridgewater debut alts fund in Singapore
The long/short fund co-launched with heavyweight Bridgewater will invest globally across asset classes.
Alts support Singapore’s total AUM
Traditional product assets declined but alternatives continued to increase in 2018, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Is the expensive Vietnam market worthwhile?
ETF inflows in recent years have made Vietnam’s large-cap stocks more expensive, according to Dragon Capital.
Raffles FO opens in Taiwan
The concept of the family office is gaining acceptance in Taiwan against the backdrop of generational change, according to the Hong Kong-based multi-family office.
Hong Kong’s fund fees too high
The power of bank distributors inflates mutual fund costs in Hong Kong and elsewhere in Asia, but regulators are getting tougher on transparency, according to a Morningstar report.
Why no one has launched an ESG ETF in Hong Kong
Separately, leveraged and inverse (L&I) products and a number of China-focused thematic ETFs have grown popular in Hong Kong.
First State aims for Singapore retail
First State Stewart is awaiting regulatory approval for three products aimed at retail investors, including a China A-shares fund.
Singapore robo aims high with income portfolio
Taking the robo value proposition higher, a Singapore firm promises to deliver 3.75% per annum in addition to capital appreciation.
