Regulatory factors are making mainland fund houses evaluate plans for launching RMB products overseas, though the challenges are tough, said David Li, managing director of CACEIS.
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StanChart on the case for equities
European equities and RMB bonds are among the favourite investment classes at Standard Chartered Bank, said Steve Brice, chief investment strategist, group wealth management.
Principal Global Asia CEO
With uncertainty surrounding global markets, investors have tempered the desire for yield and are seeking income-oriented solutions, said Andrea Muller, Asia chief executive for Principal Global Investors.
BlackRock multi-asset strategies
BlackRock has hired UBS Global Asset Management’s Edward Bang as head of multi-asset strategies Asia Pacific as the fund house builds its multi-asset business.
Lion Global China onshore products
Lion Global Investors intends to offer a suite of Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) products, including bond and balanced funds.
Legg Mason eyes India Malaysia Thailand
Legg Mason Global Asset Management plans to bring offshore products to India, Malaysia, and Thailand as part of its Asia expansion strategy.
Principal Global Investors
Principal Global Investors plans to launch a China A-share product after it receives an RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor licence for its Hong Kong business, according to Andrea Muller, Asia chief executive.
StanCharts Alexis Calla part 2
In part 2 of Fund Selector Asia’s interview with Alexis Calla, Standard Chartered’s global head of investment strategy and advisory, he discusses client appetites and investment trends.
Amundi to open Asian ETF business next year
Amundi will open an exchange-traded fund business in Asia next year with the intention of doubling its assets under management.
IFS signs first of its kind deal with Jupiter
Jupiter Asset Management is to offer clients of International Financial Services access to one of its flagship Merlin portfolios under a new partnership.
