Hong Kong-based 8 Securities is preparing to launch a new robo-advisory platform, but investor education efforts are sorely needed.
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The FSA Spy market buzz – 13 July 2018
DBS hires; Julius Baer expands; Hedge fund woes; Artificial intelligence and robotics; Asian bond concerns; Trump and defence; advertising from Amundi, Pimco, Schroders and much more.
Nomura buys into HK robo-advisor
Aligning its client base to more millennials, Japan-based Nomura Asset Management has made a strategic investment of $25m in Hong Kong-based robo-advisory and mobile trading services firm 8 Securities Group.
Hong Kong holds China fintech advantage
Hong Kong has better access to capital than Singapore and it will reap benefits from China’s fintech rollout, said Mathias Helleu, chairman and co-founder of Hong Kong-based 8 Securities.
Robo-investing firm launches in Asia
The firm claims its robo-investing service, in conjunction with Morningstar, will create and automate a professionally-designed portfolio at a fraction of the cost levied by banks and investment advisors. “Today, holding a global diversified portfolio in Asia is complicated and expensive,” Mathias Helleu, executive chairman told FundSelectorAsia. “[Robo advisory services] are going to be a very […]
