Asia
Malaysian GST looms over KL market
Malaysia is stepping up its regulation of financial advisers in line with changes sweeping many major markets worldwide, however it is the imminent arrival of a new goods and services tax (GST) that is likely to have the most immediate impact, according to industry experts.
East Capital is first to invest 100 in A-shares
East Capital said its UCITS-compliant China fund has become the first to be allowed to invest up to 100% of its portfolio in Chinese A-shares through the Stock Connect program.
Turnover of HK-listed ETFs soars in 2014
The total annual turnover of exchange traded funds and real estate investments trusts listed on the Hong Kong exchange soared 25% year-on-year to reach a record-high of HK$1.23trn ($150bn), according to the Hong Kong stock exchange.
Aberdeen AM launches China A share fund
Global investment manager Aberdeen Asset Management has launched a China A-share fund with the aim of achieving long term growth for investors through the Chinese stock market.
Pictet launches Chinese debt fund
Pictet Asset Management has launched the Pictet Chinese Local Currency Debt fund.