Assets of shariah-compliant funds in Asia continue to grow, driven by the markets of Malaysia and Indonesia, according to a report by Boston-based research firm Cerulli Associates.

Assets of shariah-compliant funds in Asia continue to grow, driven by the markets of Malaysia and Indonesia, according to a report by Boston-based research firm Cerulli Associates.
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Investment in fund of funds in China has been building since the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) finalised guidance for retail FoFs in September last year, according to a report by Boston-based research firm Cerulli Associates.
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