Hong Kong
Swiss-Hong Kong fund recognition scheme garners interest
The planned Switzerland-Hong Kong mutual fund recognition scheme has already begun to attract interest from Asian fund managers interested in the lucrative Swiss market.
Best Practice | 21 Feb 17
Life is tougher for advisers as regulations bite
Financial advisers in the UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Canada and the US have reported that working in the industry is getting harder mainly due to regulatory changes, and they expect to see a shake-out in the next three to five years, according to a survey by Vanguard.
HK regulator continues crackdown with ex-HSBC adviser ban
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has reprimanded, banned or taken action against 13 companies and individuals since the start of 2017, most recently banning a former HSBC adviser from re-entering the financial services sector for life.
ETF Securities targets Australia following Hong Kong exit
UK-based ETF Securities has said it will focus on expanding its presence in Australia following the asset manager’s exit from Hong Kong earlier this year.
Aviva to sell 60% of Hong Kong life business in digital venture
British insurance giant Aviva has agreed to sell two thirds of its Hong Kong life business to Chinese tech firm Tencent and private equity firm Hillhouse Capital in a deal that will see the unit transform into a digital insurer.