As the ETF market starts to attract investors in China, passive products could face a fee-driven shakeout, according to a local report.
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Growing pains in China’s ETF market
China’s nascent ETF market is about 10 years behind the US in development, but on pace to catch up fast, according to JP Morgan Asset Management.
Vanguard’s new China head to build team onshore
A senior China appointment signals that the firm may be coming off the sidelines to follow competitors, who have already launched multiple funds onshore.
Passives drive equity fund flows in China
Chinese regulators have been convincing domestic players to launch more index funds and ETFs, with the aim of institutionalising the stock market.
Fidelity to apply for public licence in China
The firm has created a new China role as it prepares to transition its private fund management (PFM) business to a public asset management firm.
Northbound fund inflows set another high
Hong Kong-domiciled products sold in the mainland (northbound funds) continue to gather assets.
Wealth management drives CS’s earnings
The wealth management business at Credit Suisse, like at rival banks, has been the bright spot on the balance sheet.
China’s investors give more weight to ESG funds
Mainland investors put higher-than-expected emphasis on including ESG in fund offerings, according to an investor survey.
Asia AUM continues to grow
However, pressure is increasing on Asia fund managers to embrace ESG investing, according to a Willis Towers Watson report.
China approves more investment advisory licences
The regulator has approved five asset managers for onshore investment advisory services, continuing the shift from product sales-orientation to service-orientation.
