The country’s securities regulator has extended the scope of the Shanghai-London Stock Connect scheme.
Tag: Switzerland
Third asset manager joins Swiss-HK MRF
Despite the Hong Kong firm joining the cross-border distribution scheme, there is little interest from the industry.
Swiss-HK MRF a challenge, says BEA Union
The CEO of the Hong Kong-based firm shares her thoughts on Switzerland fund distribution, her firm’s China strategy and the burden of a Ucits structure.
HK and Switzerland ink wealth management pacts
Various industry bodies of Hong Kong and Switzerland have signed MoUs in the Swiss capital to strengthen development of the private wealth management industries in both jurisdictions.
Julius Baer CEO quits for Pictet
The CEO of Swiss bank Julius Baer, Boris Collardi, will join Pictet in Geneva as partner to co-head the firm’s global wealth management business, according to a statement from Pictet.
Arch rivals HK and SG sign fintech agreement
After years of competing in the fintech space, Hong Kong and Singapore have finally signed a fintech cooperation agreement, according to separate statements from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
BEA Union launches two funds for Swiss investors through MRF
BEA Union Investment tests the water by introducing two Asia-focused funds to Swiss investors through the Mutual Recognition of Funds (MRF) scheme, according to CEO Eleanor Wan.
HK-Swiss scheme to join fund passport club
Yet another fund passporting programme, the Switzerland-Hong Kong Mutual Recognition of Funds scheme, is trying to get traction in Asia.
Syz closes HK asset management arm
Switzerland’s Banque Syz closed its asset management arm in Hong Kong to focus on European markets as Asia’s asset and wealth management industry consolidation continues.
HK links with Shenzhen, inks Switzerland MRF pact
HK launched the Shenzhen connect today and the SFC signed an agreement for an MRF link with Switzerland, as the SAR aims for more than just being a distribution hub, according to Jeremy Lam, a Hong Kong-based partner and the head of Deacon’s financial services practice.
