Nearly one year after launch, the Stock Connect has largely been a success in terms of what regulators set out to do, though much more needs to be done, according to Tae Yoo, head of client business development in the global markets division for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Vontobel: systemic risk in EM unlikely
Healthy foreign debt positions in most emerging markets make the possibility of systematic risk remote, despite the recent massive currency and commodity declines, said Rajiv Jain, chief investment officer at Vontobel Asset Management.
China this week – 09 Oct 15
A roundup of the week’s asset management industry news from mainland publications.
Chinese ETFs see unprecedented capital inflows
While money market ETFs are losing their attractiveness due to near zero interest rates in most parts of the world, they are popular in China as the recent stock rout has investors turning to fixed-income products for safety.
Industry cheers new reform measures in EMs
Industry sources are cheering the set of new stimulus introduced last week by several emerging countries to address slowing growth. The Chinese government reduced the minimal down payment for first-time home buyers while India’s central bank unexpectedly reduced its repo rate from 7.25% to 6.75%.
China This Week – 2 October 2015
A roundup of the week’s asset management industry news from mainland publications.
Chinese boutique fund house sets up EAM desk
Shenzhen-based boutique Munsun Asset Management is building a team to service private clients, as it sees Chinese individuals and families looking to diversify their international exposure.
China This Week – 25 September 2015
A roundup of the week’s asset management industry news from mainland publications.
Morningstar reveals China onshore fund bets
The Stock Connect and Mutual Recognition of Funds initiatives have prompted the research firm to issue calls on China’s onshore funds through a China “best ideas” list.
UK sees its future in China
If any further evidence was needed of the long-term direction for global financial markets, one need look no further than Aberdeen Asset Management’s announcement that it has been granted a business licence to operate in China.