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SSGA takes ‘first step’ in China
The firm has appointed Alex Sun to the newly-created role of Shanghai-based managing director and head of China.
SSGA granted WFOE licence
Separately, Vanguard and Bridgewater Associates increased the invested capital of their wholly foreign owned enterprises (WFOEs) in China, according to Z-Ben Advisors.
SSGA receives $2bn in RQFII quotas
In total, seven firms in August became first-time recipients of China’s quota programme, allowing them to invest in the onshore markets.
In case you missed it (21 September 2018)
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…
In case you missed it (13 July 2018)
Goldman Sachs AI model fails to predict World Cup results; robo-advisor Bambu gets $3m funding led by Franklin Templeton; China Post lists coco ETF in Europe; SSGA registers 19 ETFs in Japan; hedge funds produce mixed results; SFC includes holding companies as professional investors; and more…
In case you missed it (29 June 2018)
JP Morgan AM expands Asia beta strategies team; Barings hires for Asia alternatives; E Fund and SSGA co-develop China-focused environmental strategy; Natixis IM expands private debt capabilities; global hedge fund industry sees net inflows; and more…
SSGA stays overweight US large caps
The US large cap equity market gets the firm’s biggest overweight, while exposure to Europe, Japan and emerging markets is reduced, according to Kevin Anderson, Hong Kong-based head of investments for Asia-Pacific.
The FSA Spy market buzz – 13 April 2018
SSGA hires, DBS loses and so does EFG; Blackrock gathers; Man buys back; Spy looks at Fees; Bond market discipline; advertising from Schroders, Old Mutual GI, Invesco and much more.
In case you missed it (2 March 2018)
SSGA names new APAC head; Capital Group creates new fixed income role; Lombard Odier to launch a sustainable fund; more fintech cooperation agreements in Hong Kong and Singapore; China relaxes rules for foreign banks; SFC continues to watch for mis-selling of financial products; and more…
