Hong Kong
The US firm is intent on expanding its investment capabilities globally and sees Asian fixed income as a key plank in that strategy.
The currency is no longer structurally undervalued and London is set to act as a key outpost in its increased use in international investment.
The law as it stands will impact Asia-based mutual funds in unforeseen ways, warns trade body ICI Global.
China managers operating via the RQFII scheme will drive cross-border portability, stirring regulators to sign bilateral agreements, says BNPP.
The firm hires Axel Maier from Wellington Management as part of a drive to shift focus to institutional investors in the region.
Mansfield Mok joins EFG Asset Management, which is building an investment capability in Hong Kong, while GAM adds Kevin Chan.
State Street has hired its first Asia head of business development for exchange-traded funds to target fund managers, among others.
Mathews Asia's Robert Horrocks says Greek default would have minimal impact on Asia. The firm talks about its expansion and product plans.
It continues to rebuild by hiring the ex-head of private bank sales from HSBC to run Asia products and services out of Hong Kong.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has hired Masaki Taniguchi as its first head of product development for Asia-Pacific. It aims to tailor its regional offering, including to retail.
Exchanges and governments are largely to blame, with Hong Kong a particular culprit and a profit margin that leaves Apple in the dust.
Australia's move to charge HFT participants based on the number of messages they send to the exchange is self-defeating, but may be copied, warns Deutsche Bank.
The firm hires Sarah Lu from Axa Rosenberg IM Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong as it extends its portfolio solutions group to the region.
The head of Hong Kong’s securities regulator says it is processing dark pool applications again after a hiatus amid concerns about retail investor protection.
The growth of China's non-bank lending segment is creating space for investment funds, such as Gen2 Partners' vehicle, to offer mezzanine financing to SMEs and developers.