REGULATION

Feb 01, 2023

Japan, climateJapan considers itself not just a pioneer in climate finance, but also a champion of the now widely held view that richer countries should help poorer countries.

Jan 24, 2023

china, ownershipJP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) is the latest global firm to expand its presence in China’s onshore funds market following a green light from the local regulator.

Jan 24, 2023

regulator, report, fundsA report from New Zealand’s Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has highlighted the operational risk of managed investment schemes (MIS).

Jan 17, 2023

Schroders, ChinaUK asset manager Schroders has become the latest firm to secure regulatory approval to establish a wholly foreign-owned fund management business in mainland China.

Jan 03, 2023

virtual, assetsHong Kong regulators have widened access to virtual assets to include retail investors.

Jan 03, 2023

SEBI, fees, chargesThe Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a review of the fees charged by mutual funds operating in the country.

Dec 13, 2022

ChinaFidelity International (FIL) has joined the ranks of global asset managers that have secured approval to launch a wholly owned mutual funds business in mainland China.

Nov 29, 2022

ChinaGlobal asset manager Neuberger Berman has become one of the few firms to secure regulatory approval for a wholly owned mutual fund business on the Chinese mainland.

Oct 25, 2022

Singapore, asset management, The asset management sector in Singapore saw a surge in assets last year as it capitalised on the pandemic-induced restrictions imposed in rival domiciles such as Hong Kong and China.

Oct 25, 2022

HKMA, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has appointed Darryl Chan Wai-man as deputy chief executive.

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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.