Asia
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.
HK shell company sold by deVere suspended by insurance regulator
Shell company Devere Group Hong Kong Ltd, which is no longer owned by the deVere Group, having been sold last year, has had its licence suspended by the Hong Kong insurance regulator.
China opens door further by clarifying ‘beneficial ownership’
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has said Northbound investors buying through the Stock Connect enjoy proprietary rights, clarifying a key outstanding issue for foreign investors.