The quasi-monopoly of Chinese banks is starting to crumble as foreign banks and independent financial advisers are seeking approval to sell mutual funds to the public. Stefanie Eschenbacher takes a closer look at the countryâs clogged fund distribution channels following the once-in-a-decade leadership change.
Various cross-border schemes provide Chinese asset managers and their Hong Kong subsidiaries with opportunities. Stefanie Eschenbacher talks to Chen Ding of CSOP Asset Management about Hong Kongâs Capital Investment Entrant Scheme, renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor products and Ucits.
Chinaâs second renminbi qualified foreign institutional investor programme involving exchange traded funds is growing â quotas are being increased and more asset managers are lining up to participate. Stefanie Eschenbacher investigates.
A new Malaysia-based Islamic finance body â the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance â has recently proposed to develop a global code of ethics and a professional development programme for scholars to address a lack of standardisation in the industry. Shahrin Shaikh Mohd of Hwang Investment Management discusses the implications.
The lack of standardisation has created a situation where one sharia adviser can claim its fund is âholierâ than others, say the participants of the Funds Global Asia roundtable held in Kuala Lumpur. They also discuss the challenges of reaching a critical mass and marketing to non-Muslim investors.Chaired by Stefanie Eschenbacher.
The decisions sharia boards make can be powerful. Murat Ãnal of Funds at Work tells Stefanie Eschenbacher that there is a need for a more transparent and objective system.
Funds Global Asia talks to Calastone’s Leo Chen about the growth of wealth management in Southeast Asia and the emergence of new models.
Mark Barry, Head of Asset Allocation at Milestone Group, explores how a simple question can highlight opportunities to automate and streamline your asset allocation investment process.
By Jeslyn Tan, global head of product management, securities services, at Deutsche Bank
To get the most value out of the digitisation of investment fund distribution, a blockchain-based infrastructure is fundamental. By Olivier Portenseigne, Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer, Fundsquare.
Martin Gilbert reflects on nearly four decades as Aberdeen CEO, including what he brought to the company, his regrets at not entering into private markets earlier, and passing like ships in the...
Terry Pan, chief executive for Greater China, southeast Asia and Korea at Invesco Asia Pacific, tells us about managing a business during Covid-19, opportunities on the continent and US-China...
Our line-up of experts in Hong Kong considers the importance of fixed income ETFs, sustainability and the prospects of increasing China in the indices. Chaired by Romil Patel.
As we head into 2021, our panel of experts in Singapore pore over the key risks that are not fully priced in, the impact of the incoming Biden administration on Asia and the dominant investment theme that is China. Chaired by Romil Patel.
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The man who made Aberdeen Martin Gilbert reflects on nearly four decades as Aberdeen CEO, including what he brought to the company, his regrets at not entering into private markets earlier, and “spectacular growth” from emerging markets. |
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