Asia
China and Hong Kong open the door to cross-border fund sales
Hong Kong and China are to allow cross-border trading of mutual funds from 1 July, increasing the range of fund products available to retail investors in both markets and giving asset managers around the world access to the huge Chinese domestic market.
Old Mutual Global bolsters Asian distribution team
Old Mutual Global Investors has announced that Allen Chiu has joined its Hong Kong team as a senior sales manager.
Vanguard launches first S&P 500 ETF listed in Hong Kong
Vanguard, the world’s largest mutual fund company, has launched an S&P 500 Index Exchange traded fund listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
RSA completes sale of China insurer Sun Alliance
London headquartered-RSA Insurance Group has completed the sale of its China-based business, Sun Alliance Insurance, as it continues to focus on its core markets and “clean up its past weaknesses”.
Global demand for income products highest in Asia
Asian and United Arab Emirates investors show the highest demand for income products globally, according to a survey by Schroders.