Despite the difficult political and economic environment in Hong Kong, the firm hopes to eventually sell the newly SFC-authorised products.
Category: Fund news
Pictet to launch in-house EM bond fund in Asia
The “liquid global macro emerging market long-short fixed income” strategy aims to generate 6-8% gross return above overnight Libor.
Blackrock to launch China-focused fund
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved sale of another China bond fund from the firm.
Pru Life to launch AM firm in the Philippines
The firm aims to develop mutual funds managed by Eastspring for sale to domestic investors, following a similar set-up by competitor Manulife.
Malaysian manager launches China bond fund
In yet another feeder fund partnership, RHB Group Asset Management’s fund will feed into Blackrock’s China bond product.
Quant firm launches more China onshore funds
Winton Capital rolls out quant products while Alliance Bernstein, Allianz Global Investors and DE Shaw receive private fund management (PFM) licences in China
Maiden ‘active ETF’ launched in Hong Kong
China International Capital Corporation (CICC) has launched Hong Kong’s first active ETF.
UOB AM launches innovation-themed fund
UOB Asset Management has launched the United Global Innovation Fund in Singapore.
Loomis Sayles to launch Asia bond fund
The strategy, which includes EMEA, will have co-managers in Singapore and Boston.
Aegon AM set to launch WFOE
Netherlands-based Aegon Asset Management has signed an MOU with the Shanghai Lujiazui Administration Bureau to establish a wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE).
