Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has entered into a memorandum of understanding on cross-border cooperation with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Fidelity names China country head
Jackson Lee, Fidelity International’s Beijing chief representative, will relocate to Shanghai to lead the business in China.
StanChart HK CEO to retire
Mary Huen will succeed May Tan as the new Hong Kong CEO, while three other appointments have been made.
Amundi’s guaranteed fund tests the water in HK
A rare launch of a guaranteed fund in the SAR is said to fill the gap for products with low volatility and capital preservation, although analysts hold reservations.
The FSA Fund Award winners for Singapore…
Here are the Singapore winners of Fund Selector Asia’s third annual fund management awards.
Dollar strength bodes well for DM equities
JP Morgan Asset Management and Franklin Templeton believe the US dollar has another 5% upside before calling the end of appreciation, which benefits developed more than emerging markets.
HK’s online banking scams spike
The number of online scams involving brand name private banks operating in Hong Kong is at a record high, according to data from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
China’s mutual fund assets grew 9% in 2016
Onshore mutual funds topped RMB 9.16trn ($1.33trn) in assets at the end of last year, up 9% from 2015, according to the latest monthly data from the semi-official Asset Management Association of China (AMAC).
Allianz advises short duration
Interest rate volatility has spiked and investors are urged to stay away from long-duration bonds, especially in developed markets.
Investing in China exporters – plus and minus
Fund managers share their views on investing in Chinese exporters, who could be hit by trade protectionism or benefited by a falling RMB.
