Investor confidence will continue to rise and plunge just as it did in Q1, said Tai Hui, chief market strategist for Asia.
Category: News
Hong Kong ruling may curtail critical analysis
Hong Kong’s recent ruling on Moody’s Ratings for a research report will have a chilling effect on further critical research, argues activist David Webb.
Morningstar Asia fund reviews and re-ratings – March
Products from GAM, Pictet and Stewart Investors are rated in this month’s report.

Morningstar picks China southbound MRF funds
The research firm has recommended 22 onshore China funds that are MRF-approved or waiting approval for sale in Hong Kong.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 8 April 16
BNP has the wind at its back; Templeton has added; Chinese regulators plea for help; PGI is simply Principal; Is Investec going Retail in Singapore?; OMGI gearing up; and much more.
Markets flat after India’s steep rate cut
India’s recent interest rate cut to a five-year low was a response to cooling inflation, analysts said.
Axa IM builds absolute return team in HK
Axa Investment Managers said it will build a liquid absolute return team in Hong Kong led by Pierre-Emmanuel Juillard.
HSBC PB in senior hires
HSBC Private Bank hired former Credit Suisse Private Bank exec Fan Cheuk-wan to serve as managing director and head of investment strategy for Asia.
OCBC to buy Asia WM business of Barclays
After much speculation, the acquisition has been announced and it will be done via OCBC’s wholly-owned private banking unit Bank of Singapore.

Moody’s `red flag’ report appeal overruled
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal (SFAT) has affirmed the SFC’s findings on the Moody’s China “red flags” report.