Executives also announced the firm’s entry into Hong Kong’s retail mutual fund market with the launch of seven Sicav funds.
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China fund distribution is not only via banks
The handful of global managers with private fund management licences compete against 23,000 domestic players. How can they reach more investors?
Winton Capital launches ‘diversified’ fund in China
The British quant fund manager is the latest firm to register its private fund management (PFM) product onshore, according to the Asset Management Association of China (Amac) database.
JPM AM aims for onshore private fund license
The US firm is reportedly about to join other global asset managers in applying for a private fund management (PFM) license in China, according to local media.
Income Partners aims for onshore fund in 2019
Fixed income specialist Income Partners hopes to make a big splash in China’s onshore market, says Emil Nguy, chairman, chief executive officer and chief investment officer at the Hong Kong-based firm.
Foreign private funds in China total 17
Italy’s Azimut has registered its first private securities fund with the Asset Management Association of China (Amac) after obtaining approval in February.
China fund distribution remains rough
Global asset managers are setting up in China, but lack of an onshore track record and brand recognition are among the challenges they face with onshore distribution, according to Aberdeen Standard and Fullerton.
Value Partners eyes sharia funds, plans US office
Despite a 1H profit slide, Hong Kong-listed Value Partners said it intends to open offices in Malaysia and the US and possibly launch a ‘core China’ fund in Europe.
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.
Foreign managers continue to move into China
Barings, Income Partners and Van Eck Associates have recently set up in China, while three other firms secured a licence to distribute funds to domestic professional investors.
