This year the firm has launched funds in Japan and Thailand that guarantee the initial investment, but the products still have to beat fees plus inflation.

This year the firm has launched funds in Japan and Thailand that guarantee the initial investment, but the products still have to beat fees plus inflation.
Guaranteed funds in the mainland, worth RMB 320bn ($46.5bn), will be called “risk-hedging strategy funds” to reflect potential risks, according to the new guidelines released by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
A rare launch of a guaranteed fund in the SAR is said to fill the gap for products with low volatility and capital preservation, although analysts hold reservations.
Mainland regulators warned of the risks on guaranteed funds, as they might not be 100% guaranteed due to existing “system deficiencies”.
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