Chinese asset managers in cross-border joint ventures find they have to stand out in Hong Kong’s crowded field of fixed income and A-share ETFs.
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Best and worst China funds – May 2017
Funds from UBS, Allianz, Schroders, BOCHK, CCB International and Shenyin Wanguo rank among the best and the worst performing China equity funds available for Hong Kong and Singapore investors.
ETF firm VanEck receives RQFII quota
US ETF manager VanEck Investments and BOB Scotia International Asset Management are among the firms that received RQFII and QFII quotas for the first time.
Why are China onshore and global credit ratings different?
A recent working paper from the People’s Bank of China tries to explain the differences between the credit ratings issued by domestic and international agencies.
MAS reappoints Menon as MD
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reappointed Ravi Menon as managing director for a further two years, effective from 1 June 2017.
Private banks shrug off fintech disruption
Vontobel Wealth Management COO Michael Haupt believes fintech is over-hyped and is unlikely to have a massive impact on wealth management in the short term.
Measuring ESG impact on fund performance
A hybrid approach, blending short-term and long-term views is needed when measuring the impact of ESG practices on performance of a fund, according to Madhu Gayer, head of investment analytics for Asia at BNP Paribas Securities Services.
It’s official: Janus Henderson Investors
US-based Henderson and the UK’s Janus Capital have completed their all-stock merger of equals to form Janus Henderson Group, according to a statement from the new firm.
Singapore fines Credit Suisse and UOB for AML breach
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) has fined Credit Suisse and United Overseas Bank (UOB) and issued prohibition orders against three people following a two-year investigation into scandal-plagued wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad.
BNPP IP: Exports drive Korean company growth
Korean stocks are not whipsawed by domestic political events and Samsung, despite setbacks, remains a favorite position, said Arthur Kwong, BNP Paribas Investment Partners’ head of Asia-Pacific equities.
