Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has signed an agreement with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in the US for cross-border oversight.
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Singapore widens retail investor bond access
Retail investors are now able to invest in a suite of bonds previously closed to them after the Singapore Exchange introduced a new “bond seasoning framework”.
Survey: Robo-advisers on the rise
Robo-advisers will have a significant impact on the financial services industry over the next five years, a global fintech survey by CFA Institute showed.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 20 May 16
Fidelity ramps up; Allianz hires, so does Eaton Vance; Job openings galore; moves at Bank of Singapore, HSBC, Stan Chartered; Brand changes at NAB; speculation about Speculation and much more!
China quiet on Shenzhen-HK Connect
China’s number three man visited Hong Kong and failed to mention the Shenzehen stock connect scheme, but Credit Suisse believes it is still launching this year.
Commerzbank launches DAX ETFs in HK
Joining the ETF parade in Hong Kong, Commerzbank offers two passive products that track Germany’s DAX indices.
Stricter rules for Chinese fund subsidiaries
Chinese regulators are proposing stricter rules for asset management companies in regards to leveraging investments and opening subsidiaries.
RWC launches Asia long/short fund
RWC Partners has launched a UCITS version of its Asia Absolute Alpha Fund.
ASEAN the focus of new Matthews Asia hire
Matthews Asia appointed Sriyan Pietersz to the newly-created role of investment strategist, covering the ASEAN and frontier markets.
US hedge fund the first to open in China
Bridgewater Associates, led by Ray Dalio, became the first foreign hedge fund to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
