The firm has appointed Alex Sun to the newly-created role of Shanghai-based managing director and head of China.

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.
Gopher Redwoods aims to make investments in domestic asset management firms and help them target global investors.
Bank J Safra Sarasin became a first-time RQFII recipient, while Allianz GI doubled their quota, according to records from the regulator.
China’s slowing GDP growth is the biggest risk for Asia bonds, argues Arthur Lau, head of Asia ex-Japan fixed income at Pinebridge Investments.
Index inclusion has sparked investor interest in China’s onshore bonds, but performance has not been impressive.
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