Vanguard’s Charles Lin takes on Asia role; Barings hires BNPP AM’s wholesale distribution head; Robeco appoints WFOE head; Tencent JV names fund distributors in Hong Kong; SFC tightens cryptocurrency regulations; star rugby player becomes Natixis’ brand ambassador; and more…
JP Morgan AM names new APAC CEO; Eastspring completes TMB AM acquisition; UBP launches “positive impact” strategy; DWS launches Asia-focused fixed income fund in Hong Kong; Allianz GI’s ESG-integrated assets reach $132bn; SFC posts wanted list on its website; and more…
The fines have increased in 2018 as a result of the regulator’s focus on “more serious matters”, according to enforcement chief Thomas Atkinson.
Aberdeen Standard expands Japan business; State Street creates role for its academic affiliate; Jack Lin joins MSCI’s executive committee; APAC family offices need succession planning; Phillip Capital launches an ETF in Singapore; Mercer and Morningstar team up; and more…
Hong Kong-based Foundation Asset Management has received the regulatory green-light to roll out a fund in the local market.
Capital Group hires from Blackrock; Columbia Threadneedle strengthens distribution team; BNY Mellon names new China head; Investors pour money into hedge funds; SFC bans former HSBC RM; MAS warns against fraudulent websites promoting bitcoin; China and Singapore strengthen ties; and more…
The flagship Chinese tech firm is looking to enter Hong Kong’s mutual funds market.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) reveals discussions with the mainland regulator to relax the limit on overseas delegation.
Markets are down this year, but asset managers continue to introduce funds for sale in Hong Kong.
BNY Mellon IM hires; Truth on politics; Lehman’s 10-year ‘anniversary’; Active management; Blackrock parties; Commodities speculation; Regulator arbitrage and much more.
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