As the A-share market fell by around 20% in 2018, China’s overall mutual fund assets increased by 11.7%, Cerulli data shows.

As the A-share market fell by around 20% in 2018, China’s overall mutual fund assets increased by 11.7%, Cerulli data shows.
However, the Singapore-based asset management arm of OCBC is not including China in its plans.
In Hong Kong, the new products that gained the most assets in January are managed by BEA Union IM.
Good ideas appear obvious with hindsight, but the Hang Seng Greater Bay Area indexes are a great market indicator for investors who are interested in a dynamic region in the making.
The firm has appointed Alex Sun to the newly-created role of Shanghai-based managing director and head of China.
But the firm’s mainland business is growing, with onshore AUM surpassing the $1bn mark.
Chinese companies undergoing business strategy changes may provide ‘phenomenal’ investment opportunities, according to Caroline Maurer, head of Greater China equities at BNP Paribas Asset Management.
The bounce back in China share prices since the start of the year has been a boon for Hong Kong-focused funds.
The New York-listed Chinese wealth manager has also partnered with six family offices in Australia and expects to add staff in Singapore.
An examination of the holdings of equity funds authorised for sale to retail investors in Hong Kong finds that there is little enthusiasm for China bank shares.
Part of the Mark Allen Group.