US and European asset managers dominate China’s top ten, but consultancy Z-Ben Advisors said foreign managers are far from tapping the huge potential of China.
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BMO WM likes the dividend theme
Low interest rates and low inflation have brought the dividend theme to prominence this year, said Edmund Yun, executive director and head of investment for Asia.
“Follow the footprints of Chinese tourists” – Macquarie
Tourism is going to be one of the most compelling consumer stories to come out of China during the coming decade, according to Macquarie Investment Management.
The peculiarities of China bonds
Returns from mainland funds might look attractive to overseas investors, but be aware of the differences in product design and investment style, said Morningstar China director of manager research, Rachel Wang.
China this week – 15 April 2016
A roundup of the week’s asset management news from the mainland.

Morningstar picks China southbound MRF funds
The research firm has recommended 22 onshore China funds that are MRF-approved or waiting approval for sale in Hong Kong.
EM corporate debt a key risk, says SSGA
Slowing EM economies and local currency devaluations are raising the risk of holding corporate debt, particularly China issuance.
China and Japan need structural reform – Bank of Singapore
Bank of Singapore chief economist Richard Jerram said while the Chinese and Japanese financial markets might respond well to short-term stimulus, there is too little focus on structural reform.
Returns on China’s WM products to shrink
A lack of quality investment targets will pose a challenge for Chinese wealth managers this year, a new report by Cerulli Associates said.
Standard Chartered advises caution on stocks
Stock markets might face an “A-shape” retreat in the second quarter of this year after a sharp rebound earlier, Standard Chartered said.