Asia
MetLife Hong Kong to more than double workforce in 2016
MetLife Hong Kong is on course to exceed its 2016 recruitment target of adding 1,000 new agents to its already 700-strong workforce.
SSGA: Gold ETFs to remain strong in H2
Net fund flows into global gold ETFs in the first half this year have already surpassed the same period of 2009 during the financial crisis, as Brexit has created more uncertainties in the global economic outlook.
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.