Despite stricter rules governing index funds, passive investment demand will continue to drive the ETF boom, according to Cerulli Associates.
Tag: China
MRF funds saw two-way outflows
For the first time since March this year, investors in Hong Kong pulled money out of southbound funds.
Singapore’s iFast to provide DPM in China
The firm has received a PFM qualification in the mainland. Separately, Oaktree Capital in Beijing is expected to launch its first PFM product.
Amundi JV with BOC WM approved
The tie-up between the French asset manager and the Bank of China wealth management subsidiary is the first to get the go-ahead.
China to combine QFII and RQFII schemes
Other more recent inbound initiatives, such as the stock and bond connect programmes, have made the QFII and RQFII less relevant.
Baillie Gifford sets up team in China
The firm has relocated three of its investment staff to Shanghai from Edinburgh.
China awards new QDII quotas
The fresh quotas are the first for 17-months as the renminbi enjoys a period of strength.
Ping An of China AM targets global investors
The firm has rolled out its first Ucits products, which include three China-focused funds and an emerging market offering.
NB develops new China A-shares Ucits
Months after it liquidated its previous China onshore Ucits following the departure of the firm’s China equities head.
Foreign managers in China need to justify higher fees
Investors are willing to pay for higher fees in QDLP and PFM funds, so long as they are differentiated from local products and have good performance, according to a survey conducted by global PR and marketing agency firm Fleishman Hillard.
