Regulators in both countries aim to help smooth the path for local fintech firms.
Tag: Australia
Complexity of Asia hinders fund passport schemes
Varying tax and regulatory issues across the region could disrupt the Asia Region Funds Passport initiative, according to Mostapha Tahiri, CEO and head of asset and fund services for Asia at BNP Paribas Securities Services.
Australian mutual fund market tough to crack
Foreign fund managers seeking distribution in Australia face unique challenges, according to research firm Cerulli.
Video interview: Jupiter AM on high yield
Katharine Dryer, head of investments for fixed interest and multi-asset, summarises her views on high yield at FSA’s Bangkok Investment Forum.
Legg Mason to buy infra asset manager
The firm has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Sydney-headquartered RARE Infrastructure, aiming to expand its offerings in liquid alternatives.
Northern Trust names Southeast Asia head
The firm has appointed Rohan Singh to head its Singapore and Southeast Asian business.
BlackRock prefers India, China bonds
Asian bond markets are less vulnerable to the US interest rate rise and India and China are the two preferred countries for bond investments, said Joel Kim, head of Asia-Pacific fixed income at BlackRock.
Ideas for Asian dividend yield
Asian dividend yield remains a strong theme despite the widely- anticipated US rate hike, said King Fuei Lee, fund manager for Asia ex-Japan equities at Schroders.
Wealth management review
Bet on contrarian funds, not the top performers; Asian banks hunting for talent in Europe; Wealth management a drag on Australian banks.
Aviva Investors unveils multi-strategy fund in Australia
The Aviva Investors Multi-Strategy (AIMS) Target Return Fund aims to deliver a return of 5% per annum above the Reserve Bank of Australia’s base rate over any rolling three-year period, the firm said. The current Australian base rate, called the cash rate, is 2.25%. “No matter who they are, investors want simple and specific outcomes […]