REGULATION

Apr 04, 2023

India’s capital markets regulator has amended its regulations to allow private equity firms to sponsor mutual funds entities.

Mar 28, 2023

German asset manager Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) is the latest firm to seek regulatory approval for a mutual funds business in onshore China.

Mar 21, 2023

Banks in Asia Pacific should be largely resilient to the risks raised by a series of bank failures in the US, according to credit rating agency Fitch.

Mar 14, 2023

wealth, business, chinaChinese authorities have granted Credit Suisse licences to launch an onshore wealth management business.

Mar 07, 2023

China, retail funds, businessUS asset manager AllianceBernstein is the latest international firm to be granted regulatory approval for a wholly-owned retail funds venture in mainland China.

Feb 28, 2023

China, MMF, rulesChina’s new rules for large money market funds (MMFs) will help to reduce the systemic risk in the sector, according to credit rating agency Fitch.

Feb 28, 2023

China, fund, licenceSwiss fund manager UBS is the latest overseas firm to look into setting up a funds business in mainland China.

Feb 21, 2023

China, mutual fund, venture, USUS fund manager Van Eck is reportedly set to abort its plan to establish a wholly-owned mutual funds business in mainland China.

Feb 07, 2023

china, investor, fundsCitadel, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, is looking to expand its presence in Asia after submitting an application for its Asia business to become a qualified foreign investor (QFI).

Feb 07, 2023

crypto, bitcoinDigital asset fund managers in Thailand have been granted extended flexibility to invest in overseas assets thanks to an amendment to the regulations on foreign exchange quotas.

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Opinion

A quiet revolution in Japan’s corporate governance

revolution, Japan, corporate governance, Shareholders, corporate, governance, standards, improvement, Tetsuro Takase, SuMi TrustShareholders in Japan no longer accept below-par corporate governance standards. Changes are taking place, but there are still areas for improvement, says Tetsuro Takase at SuMi Trust.

Why rising demand for healthcare is creating investment opportunities in China

rising demand, healthcare, investment, opportunities, China, Robert St Clair, Investment Strategy, Fullerton Fund ManagementRobert St Clair, head of investment strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, explores the reasons investors should be paying attention to the rising demand for healthcare in China.

Why take advantage of the recent dip in China’s internet sectors

advantage, China, internet, market, OctoberChina's internet market presents one of the most compelling long-term growth potentials for investors today, given the catalysts supporting the sector from both macro and fundamental perspectives, explains Dr Xiaolin Chen, head of international, KraneShares.

India’s growing importance to the global economy

India, importance, global economy, Apple, iPhone, ChinaThe China Plus One narrative might affect “the world’s factory” and give opportunities for India and other countries well-placed to assume part of the global supply burden. Written by Natalya Zeman, equity investment director, Capital Group.

Industry comments

Leading from the front: Back office is key to the next tech evolution

Leading, Back office, key, tech evolution, funds industry, transformational journey, yields, investor, Technology, Standard Chartered, Shikkoh Malik, funds landscapeThe funds industry is going through a transformational journey focused on generating enhanced yields and elevating the investor experience. Technology is a key driver propelling these initiatives. Standard Chartered’s Shikkoh Malik explains how the firm is leveraging modern technology to achieve efficiencies across the funds...

The world is waking up to India’s growth

world, India, growth, Indian, economy, UTI,  Praveen Jagwani, country, successAs the Indian economy goes from strength to strength, UTI international chief executive Praveen Jagwani highlights the myriad factors behind the country's recent success.

Executive Interviews

Executive interview: PGIM CEO on where the ESG flowers should bloom

Sep 27, 2021

David Hunt, president and chief executive of PGIM, tells Romil Patel about leading a top 10 global asset manager in times where “empowering and encouraging the kind of investment decisions as...

Executive interview: Nicolas Moreau’s orderly transition

Jul 12, 2021

Nicolas Moreau, CEO of HSBC Asset Management, is moving to Asia as the firm looks to connect more directly with the region’s growth story. ESG is also a key focus – including the ‘just’ carbon...

Roundtables

India: An “obvious choice for global investors”

Jun 22, 2023

Funds Europe, the sister publication of Funds Global Asia, hosted an India investment discussion with two seasoned experts and asked if India is the ‘last one standing’ from the Brics phenomenon. We also hear that for India, the inclusion of Indian bonds in a major index may not be the desired...

Roundtable: Singapore comes of age as an Asian ESG hub

Dec 01, 2021

Strong ESG credentials strengthen the case for Singapore as a leader in Asia of the post-Covid recovery. Our panel discusses the risks and opportunities.