Asia
HKEX to push ahead with cross-border bond trading scheme
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has outlined plans to push ahead with the introduction of a ‘Bond Connect’ scheme to give foreign investors wider access to the Chinese debt market, similar to the way the Stock Connect program bolsters trading between Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Keppel Corp to consolidate asset management business
Singapore-based Keppel Corporation plans to consolidate its four asset management businesses under wholly-owned subsidiary Keppel Capital, in a move that could see the company venturing into regulated investment and asset management activities.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: First State vs Matthews Asia
Fund Selector Asia compares the First State Indian Subcontinent Fund with the Matthews Asia India Fund.
Barclays announces investment bank cutbacks, Asia hard hit
British bank Barclays has announced its investment banking arm is to close offices in nine countries across Asia, the Americas and EMEA.
The bull and bear case for Chinese equities
Switzerland-based Falcon Private Bank has a base case of 0% returns for China equities in 2016.