They include HSBC which will distribute three Asia bond products to Mainland investors.

They include HSBC which will distribute three Asia bond products to Mainland investors.
Hong Kong-domiciled products sold in the mainland (northbound funds) doubled assets from January to December, driven by Chinese investors seeking offshore diversification.
The development should be positive for China-focused products in Hong Kong, as there are only a few funds in Thailand providing exposure to the mainland.
The Hong Kong subsidiary aims to launch a northbound fund targeting mainland investors.
China onshore investors exited Hong Kong-domiciled funds in October, according to China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (Safe).
One of the products that received approval is sub-advised by Aberdeen Standard Investments.
Hong Kong-domiciled products sold in the mainland (northbound funds) continue to gather assets.
But the momentum of monthly net sales for Hong Kong-domiciled products sold in the mainland (northbound funds) slowed down in August.
The firm aims to participate in the Hong Kong-China Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme.
Onshore money seeks offshore exposure and Broadridge says some popular northbound funds have an absolute return flavour.
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