Taiwan investors poured $2.2bn into renminbi bonds last year and fixed income products accounted for 80% of net inflows, according to data from Morningstar Direct.
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Amundi to acquire Mirae’s Taiwan fund business
The acquisition will enable the French firm to develop onshore funds in Taiwan.
Invesco, Schroders double assets in Taiwan
But Eastspring and Pinebridge had some of the highest outflows, according to year-to-date figures from Morningstar.
Taiwan unveils privileges for overseas managers
This year’s beneficiaries are Alliance Bernstein, Allianz Global Investors, Eastspring Investments, Schroders, Fidelity International, Franklin Templeton Investments and JP Morgan Asset Management.
Robeco’s China fund terminates Taiwan sales
Robeco has requested that Taiwan’s regulator delist a China equity product because it could exceed the maximum A-share holding limit.
China wants to attract overseas fund talent
Chinese authorities have simplified procedures for Taiwan professionals to work in the fund industry and are now offering the exams in English.
Pimco wins offshore fund license in Taiwan
Pimco has opened an office in Taipei after receiving approval to distribute its offshore-regulated funds to domestic investors.
Taiwan investors shift to balanced funds
In terms of offshore funds, Taiwan investors trimmed fixed income and moved into balanced and money market funds in the first half, according to data from the Securities Investment Trust and Consulting Association (Sitca).
Can Wechat help with branding in China?
BNP Paribas Asset Management has followed several other foreign asset managers in launching a Wechat account in China, according to Janis You, Hong Kong-based Asia-Pacific head for brand and communications.
How ASI approaches Taiwan distribution
Columbia Threadneedle and Value Partners have exited the Taiwan fund market, but ASI intends to step up efforts by developing locally-domiciled funds and tailoring its offshore funds to fit local demand.
