Roundtable discussions

Apr 12, 2013

China will shape the way asset managers do business in Asia like no other country, say the participants of our roundtable. They discuss the recently proposed fund passport between Hong Kong and China, the gradual opening of the mainland market and their visions for the rest of the continent. Edited by Stefanie Eschenbacher.

Dec 18, 2012

The lack of standardisation has created a situation where one sharia adviser can claim its fund is '€˜holier'€™ 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.

Sep 04, 2012

Asian asset managers have historically lagged behind Europe and North America in the take-up of operational outsourcing, but the participants in our roundtable say this is changing. They also discuss the cost pressures they face themselves as a result of increased regulation. Chaired by Stefanie Eschenbacher.

Sep 04, 2012

Asian asset managers have historically lagged behind Europe and North America in the take-up of operational outsourcing, but the participants in our roundtable say this is changing. They also discuss the cost pressures they face themselves as a result of increased regulation. Chaired by Stefanie Eschenbacher.

Sep 04, 2012

Asset managers are expanding into Asia, building a base in Hong Kong, even though markets have been difficult. The participants in our roundtable discuss Hong Kong’s potential and some of the latest regulatory changes. Chaired by Stefanie Eschenbacher.

Jun 19, 2012

Asset servicers are impacted by the regulation imposed on asset managers, say the particpants of our roundtable held in Singapore. The discuss challenges and opportunities that have emerged as a result. Chaired by Stefanie Eschenbacher.

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Opinion

Asia credit: An outsized winner in the region’s energy transition?

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A quiet revolution in Japan’s corporate governance

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Why rising demand for healthcare is creating investment opportunities in China

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

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