Nikko Asset Management Asia has listed a corporate bond ETF in Singapore and the regulator MAS is reportedly a seed investor.
Category: News
HKMA joins other regulators in social media trend
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has set up a Facebook page, joining other regulators and central banks in the region that have a social media presence.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: JP Morgan vs Matthews Asia
FSA compares the JP Morgan Pacific Securities Fund and the Matthews Asia Asia Dividend Fund.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 20 July 2018
American Century hires; Morningstar adds; DBS turns 50; Thoughts on FAANGs and FAAMGs; Utrade goes Robo; Pimco is architectural; other advertising and much more.
Premia Partners to launch thematic smart beta
The Hong Kong-based firm expects to launch two smart beta ETFs in August, with one investing in the Asean markets and the other in technology-enabled companies.
Hong Kong WM assets hit $1trn
In 2017, total assets under management by the private banking and private wealth management business in Hong Kong hit $1trn (HK$7.8trn), while asset management was up 23%, according to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).
In case you missed it (20 July 2018)
CFA to include blockchain and cryptocurrencies in the exam; Fidelity creates new role for Asia private banking sales; Franklin Templeton makes two hires for Asia multi-asset solutions; Singapore’s Lion Global rolls out low-cost balanced fund; SFC fines HSBC Broking for bond selling malpractices; Bloomberg launches Twitter feeds product for trading algos; and more…
Are private banks snubbing Hong Kong’s ETFs?
Studies have pointed out institutions’ increased ETF usage, but this may not be the case for private banks in Asia, according to David Quah, Hong Kong-based co-managing director for Value Partners’ quantitative investment solutions team.
CSOP launches HKD money market ETF
Targeting institutional, high net worth and corporate investors, CSOP Asset Management has listed the Hong Kong Dollar Money Market ETF on the Hong Kong bourse.
BOS in HK poaches three execs from rivals
Bank of Singapore has plucked executives from LGT, UBS and BNPP Wealth for Greater China roles.
