Wealth managers in China have to be more pro-active about promoting and educating clients about wealth preservation solutions, according to An Kelles, Hong Kong-based business development director for Greater China at Jersey Finance.
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Asian HY defaults may hit 3%: Manulife AM
Defaults on Asian high yield corporate bonds may surpass the 2.9% level reported in 2015 due to difficulty in refinancing debt, said Jimond Wong, managing director and senior portfolio manager for Pan-Asia bonds at Manulife Asset Management.
Stock-pickers thrive in 1H China market turmoil
Funds managed by bottom-up stock-pickers are performing well in China’s volatile markets while momentum-driven funds are at the bottom end, according to data from FE Analytics.
Global hedge firms to launch funds in China
Two more foreign managers secure domestic licenses to launch onshore funds for China’s professional investors, according to the Asset Management Association of China (Amac) database.
DWS: Asian investors support local equity markets
Despite trade tensions, DWS remains overweight China equities and is eyeing India because domestic investors are pouring capital into their local markets, said Sean Taylor, the firm’s chief investment officer for Apac and head of emerging market equities.
Foreign managers seek more China assets
US-based firms, including Bridgewater Associates and State Street Global Advisors, have become new licence holders in China’s quota programme that allows them to invest in the country’s onshore markets.
Trade conflict aimed at China’s industrial project, says Robeco
US trade actions against China are actually targeting China’s 2025 project, a government initiative intended to move the mainland up the tech value chain, according to Victoria Mio, the firm’s chief investment officer for China.
Neuberger Berman obtains QDLP license
NB’s wholly foreign-owned enterprise (WFOE) in Shanghai has received approval for the qualified domestic limited partnership (QDLP) scheme.
Harvest aims to be China’s first global house
Ambitions run high at Harvest, where foreign offices and acquisitions outside of China form part of the firm’s strategy to become the first global Chinese asset manager, said Ashley Dale, chief business development officer at Harvest Global Investments (HGI).
China’s asset managers eye European investors
More China-based asset managers are expected to internationalise and target European investors, according to Alessandro Silvestro, Hong Kong-based managing director for Asia-Pacific at Lemanik Asset Management.
