The iShares MSCI China A UCITS ETF was listed on 13 April. It gives both institutional and retail investors access to China’s A-share equity market. The fund will invest in large and mid-cap companies and track the MSCI China A International Index. Despite the more accommodating nature of the A-shares market seen in the past […]
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HFT nabs Deutsche Asset’s Patrick Liu for CEO role
Liu is based in Shanghai and succeeds Tian Ren Can, who left the firm in late February, a company spokesman said. HFT Investment Management is a joint venture between BNP Paribas Investment Partners and Haitong Securities. According to the firm, in April 2003, it became one of the first joint venture fund management companies to […]
BlackRock lists China A share ETF
BlackRock is seeking to capitalise on the reforms in the Chinese market with the listing of its China A-share exchange-traded fund on the London Stock Exchange.
HKEx sets up mainland unit
Preparing for further integration with China’s markets, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has established a mainland division and made two appointments to head the unit.
EM largest source of global revenue
Global companies derived the highest amount of revenue (30%) from emerging markets at the end of last year, said Shaw Wagener, portfolio manager and chairman of Capital Group International.
Asia ex-Japan equity fund returns
Top performing Asia ex-Japan equity funds show a significant allocation to India and China, suggesting a rare alignment of optimism about Asia’s two key economies.
Hong Kong China double taxation
Hong Kong and mainland China have agreed to exempt Hong Kong-based investors from double taxation on capital gains derived from investments in Chinas stock markets.
Amundi positive on Indian Chinese equities
Amundi Asset Management is positive on Asian markets and particularly likes Indian and Chinese equities, as it expects further interest rate cuts in these two economies could boost corporate earnings growth.
Citic launches wealth management business
Hong Kong-based China CITIC Bank International (CNCBI) and its mainland parent bank have launched Diamond Wealth Management to address the booming cross-border demand from high-end clients.
China funds can invest without QDII
China’s mutual funds are now permitted to invest in Hong Kong shares using the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
