East Capital, the emerging markets-focused fund house, has appointed Francois Perrin as a portfolio manager based in Hong Kong.
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China pledges to support services sector
China’s State Council has promised to strengthen support for consumer services in its first policy targeting the sector.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 20 Nov 15
Exit at Amundi; marketing changes at Fidelity; end of an era for Standard Life; imminent launches from Goldman Sachs AM; advertising from Allianz, CSOP and much more…
IMAS unveils fund risk guidelines
The Investment Management Association of Singapore has released a set of guidelines for fund management firms to better understand the potential risks of the products they sell.
China dividend payouts fall
China’s dividends for the full year are on course to fall for the first time on record, according to a report from Henderson Global Investors.
Head of research banned for 15 years
Hong Kong’s regulator has put a 15-year ban on Gong Yue Yue, a former head of research for Orient Securities Hong Kong, for accepting a bribe.
Mercer goes after Japan’s IIs
Mercer has expanded its delegated investment solutions offering to Japan and has appointed Fumihiko Otsuka to head the office.
RMB inclusion gets support from IMF head, US
China’s bid to have the renminbi included in the IMF’s Special Drawing Rights basket now has support from the head of the IMF and the US Treasury Secretary.
Eastspring poaches four to boost equities team
Eastspring Investments has bolstered its equity investment team in Asia with four appointments.
Thailand plans fund rule revision
Thailand has proposed revising the rules to ensure only accredited investors – such as high net worth individuals – with matching risk profiles are eligible to invest in high risk mutual funds.
