Nearly half of Ucits fund sales take place outside Europe and Asia is now considering creating its own rival. Stefanie Eschenbacher finds a pilot scheme may launch this year.
Asiaâs widening divide between rich and poor is not just a moral issue. The Asian Development Bankâs Rajat Nag tells Stefanie Eschenbacher that rising inequality will reduce the regionâs growth potential.
As Hong Kong continues to attract vast amounts of wealth, businesses are lining up to play their part. Stefanie Eschenbacher visits the latest newcomer.
Taiwan offers international asset managers interesting investment opportunities in the retail space, but regulatory challenges may eventually diminish opportunities. Stefanie Eschenbacher reports.
Asset managers aggressively launched RQFII funds but sales have been slow. Lipperâs Xav Feng discusses the key issues: oversupply and limited demand.
Raising productivity is essential for Abenomics to succeed, says Mitsuhiro Yuasa, co-founder of Rheos Capital.
The chief executive of Value Partners has ambitious plans and $335 million to spend. George Mitton meets King Lun Au.
From Korean warehouses to Chinese hospitals, investors’ holding periods are growing in Asia. But in a market awash with liquidity, so is competition for assets. Our panel in Hong Kong discuss real estate investment.
Our panel discussed exchange-traded funds, regulatory overdrive and whether mutual fund recognition has been a failure. Chaired by George Mitton in Hong Kong.
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Since going live in the last quarter of 2015, the mutual recognition of funds (MRF) scheme between Hong Kong and mainland China has allowed qualifying Hong Kong-domiciled funds to be sold on the mainland. Qualifying mainland-domiciled funds may enjoy the same treatment in Hong Kong. What is your view of this scheme? |
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