Asia
Matthews Asia plans mainland China office
The fast development of China’s financial industry and the firm’s increasing interest in A-shares calls for an on-the-ground presence that will initially be research-focused, said Frank Wheeler, global head of distribution.
Generali launches new Hong Kong life company
Italian insurer Generali has strengthened its presence in Hong Kong with the launch of a new company that will offer a range of life insurance and unit-linked products to high net worth individuals and mass affluent customers.
China equity funds struggle in 2016
After a volatile start to the year, fund performance figures for the first half of 2016 show a significant year-on-year weakness in China equity funds based in Hong Kong.
ANALYSIS: Don’t forget the trouble in China
As Brexit fatigue tightens its grip on us all, particularly those who have been writing about it for a living, and the US gets going with its election, things have been suspiciously quiet on the China front.
LMIM investor group exploring UK legal options
An investors group for victims of the LM Investment Management collapse is looking at the feasibility of bringing legal action in England & Wales, as well as other jurisdictions.