HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management has appointed Donna Cotter as a Hong Kong-based head of strategic partnerships for global insurance.
Category: News
Hong Kong’s SFC reins in digital tokens
Following China and Singapore, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has clarified its position on the offer of digital tokens in Hong Kong.
Are smart beta funds worth it?
Morningstar’s Alex Bryan casts doubt on the cost-effectiveness and usefulness of smart beta funds.
Mobius: EM IT sector a hidden gem
The emerging markets information technology sector has outperformed EM equities as a whole and Mark Mobius, executive chairman at Templeton Emerging Markets Group, said investors should take note.
The best and the worst funds – August 2017
China funds continue to dominate the best performers’ table. Allianz, UBS, Schroders, Castlestone — these firms had funds among the best and the worst performers over the last three years.
Thailand loosens cap on offshore investment
The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has raised the ceiling to $100bn for domestic investors who want offshore exposure.
Apac pension funds outpace global average
Pension funds in Asia-Pacific grew faster than the global average in 2016, while still lagging behind in long-term growth, according to a report from Willis Towers Watson.
Equiom poaches Enhance Group’s co-founder
Professional services provider Equiom has appointed Richard Sayers as managing director for Singapore, according to a statement from the firm.
In case you missed it – Funds News and Updates
Lombard Odier client assets up; Societe Generale poaches from BNP Paribas for APAC institutional sales role; Northern Trust names Yen Leng Ong as head of Southeast Asia; US ETF assets surpassed $3trn mark; Hong Kong and Dubai sign fintech cooperation agreement; and more…
The FSA Spy market buzz – 01 September 2017
T Rowe Price hires; Aviva Investors goes marketing; Industry veteran joins Bupa; Charting follies; Emerging market leverage; iPhone mania; new advertising and much more…
