Asia
Chinese focus Fund manager profile
As emerging markets continue to splinter it is time to take an active position, says Wells Fargos Anthony Cragg. Right now his focus is on China, where he believes the greatest EM opportunities lie.
Axa Life Japan partners with Nippon Life
Tokyo-based business, Axa Life Insurance, has entered into a business partnership with Japan’s second largest life insurer, Nippon Life Insurance.
Old Mutual Global Investors
Asset management firm Old Mutual Global Investors has appointed Simon Mackinnon to support its expansion in the Asia Pacific region.
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.