Credit Suisse is one of several foreign banks planning to set up representative offices in the Philippines, enabling them to promote their own financial products and services locally.
Category: Southeast Asia
Philippines aims for Shenzhen stock connect
The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is eyeing a potential partnership with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange while separately, the Asean trading link between regional exchanges has been shut down.
T Rowe and Thailand’s LH Fund launch bond fund
T Rowe Price has partnered with Thailand’s Land and Houses Fund Management (LH Fund) to launch a global income fund for domestic investors.
Manulife launches products in the Philippines
Manulife Asset Management and Trust (Manulife Trust) has launched three mutual fund products in the Philippines, according to a statement from the firm.
Thailand loosens cap on offshore investment
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has raised the ceiling to $100bn for domestic investors who want offshore exposure.
Vietnam investment risks in the spotlight
Good corporate governance is top of list when evaluating investments in Vietnam, according to industry sources.
Thailand’s first robotics fund launches
Asset Plus Fund Management has launched a fund that invests in global robotech equities, which is managed by Axa Investment Managers.
LO launches multi-asset fund in the Philippines with Union Bank
Lombard Odier and Manila-based Union Bank have launched a multi-asset fund for private banking clients in the Philippines.
Manulife to launch funds in the Philippines
Manulife has received authorisation from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank, to operate as a trust corporation, enabling the firm to distribute mutual funds in the Philippines.
Eastspring sees room to grow in China, Thailand
Chief executive Guy Strapp, in a sit-down with FSA, talks about the need to expand in China, 2016 results, the recent asset management M&A and fee pressure.
