Hong Kong
Int’l investments propel HK fund management business to record high
Combined fund management business in Hong Kong increased by over 10% last year to reach a record high of $16.7bn, including a contribution of over $12.4bn from international investors.
First State broadens Asian offering with fund trio
First State is to launch a trio of Asia funds as it seeks to establish the reputation of its new Stewart Asia team.
Nick James leaves Generali International
Generali International’s sales manager for North Asia, Nick James, has left the company after spending more than a decade there.
Fees key to Asian fund sales
Retail investors in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea are most influenced by fund fees in their investment decisions, but Taiwan is different, according to a BNY study.
Hong Kong asset managers jump on mutual recognition of funds initiative
Hong Kong has received 14 applications for products wishing to take part in China’s mutual recognition of funds (MRF) scheme, a new initiative which has loosened the flow of cash between the two regions.