Is 50/50 the right management fee split?
Asset managers and distributors in Asia used to split the annual management charge, but over the last couple years the distribution side has been getting more than half. What is a fair split?
China partnership a route to HNWI opportunity, says UBP
A partnership with an onshore bank is the preferred path for access to the mainland HNW base, according to Michael Blake, Union Bancaire Privee’s chief executive of Asia.
Alternatives | 19 Aug 16
Aberdeen to target alternative investments in Asia
Known as an emerging markets specialist, Aberdeen Asset Management has been diversifying into alternatives and intends to push this asset class and multi-asset funds in Asia, said Andrew McCaffery, global head of alternatives and group head of solutions.
Chinese lead in $27bn outbound property investment
In the first half of the year, 60% of Asia’s outbound property investment was from mainland China, according to CBRE Asia-Pacific.
Value Partners reports a very tough first half
The Hong Kong-based fund manager Value Partners Group has revealed a large drop in assets under management, revenue, net profit and earnings per share for the first half of 2016, while announcing new hires and a new UK office.