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Markets
Heavy hitters join Hong Kong regulator's products committee
The Securities and Futures Commission’s new 35-strong committee reads like a who’s who of the territory’s investment industry.
By Joe Marsh | 11 August 2010
Distribution
Hong Kong gains strength as private-wealth hub
Hong Kong looks to be growing in importance as a wealth-management centre, as regional private-banking heads set up shop and more firms seek banking licences.
By Joe Marsh | 5 August 2010
Markets
Fund managers eye renminbi opportunities in Hong Kong
Harvest, HSBC and RCM are among those fund managers keen to develop renminbi products traded in Hong Kong, but many details still need clarification.
By Joe Marsh | 4 August 2010
Markets
Hong Kong SFC fines Hantec HK$4 million
The regulator has resolved compliance breaches with the leveraged FX trading firm, following complaints dating back to 2000.
By Joe Marsh | 3 August 2010
Markets
Hong Kong fund assets grew by almost half in 2009
But despite climbing to HK$8.5 trillion ($1.1 trillion), the figure is still short of its 2007 peak, according to Hong Kong's Securities & Futures Commission.
By Joe Marsh | 29 July 2010
Markets
Hongkongers must ditch short-term mentality, says BCT
Hong Kong MPF members probably won't do much switching of schemes when the employee choice arrangement first comes in next year, says Ka Shi Lau of BCT.
By Cate Rocchi | 25 June 2010
People Moves
Georges Zecchin appointed Asia CEO of Credit Agricole (Suisse)
The new chief executive will aim to expand Credit Agricole's private banking business in the region.
By Lara Wozniak | 18 June 2010
Markets
Hong Kong's new investment rules get mixed reception
The new code for unit trusts wins broad support, but question marks remain over fund statements and the use of VaR for valuing derivatives.
By Joseph Marsh | 7 June 2010
Markets
UBS traders fined for improper handling of investor's money
An investigation in Hong Kong fines two executive directors over 'wash' trades stemming from a client's decision to lighten a margin call.
By Jame DiBiasio | 3 June 2010
Distribution
MFS completes Asia retail sales trio
The US asset manager has hired Sharon Lee in Singapore to complement its duo of sales directors in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
By Joseph Marsh | 25 May 2010
Markets
Goldman Sachs outlines Hong Kong's RMB future
Enoch Fung, Asia economist at Goldman Sachs, explains why Hongkongers will soon be transacting as much in renminbi as in their own currency.
By Jame DiBiasio | 10 May 2010
Markets
HK SFC seeks landmark trading ban for Tiger Asia
Hong Kong's regulator, in its first ever such move, is looking to prohibit the US asset manager from dealing in all listed securities and derivatives following further ...
By Joseph Marsh | 28 April 2010
People Moves
Edmond de Rothschild bolsters Asia team
The firm has named Lavin Mok as head of Asia sales and Bryan Yip as China equities manager and will transfer its Asia portfolio manager from Paris to Hong Kong.
By Joseph Marsh | 13 April 2010
Alternatives
Hong Kong funds could face new tax
Inland Revenue has signalled its intention to clamp down on fee structures, often utilised by hedge funds, that it says are used to potentially evade tax.
By Jame DiBiasio | 9 April 2010
People Moves
ABN Amro Private Banking names Hong Kong head
Arjan de Boer has taken up the role previously held by Hans Diederen, the Dutch firm's head of Asia.
By Joseph Marsh | 30 March 2010
Business Moves
Sarasin opens Hong Kong office
The Swiss private bank opens its first branch outside of Switzerland, which is more proof – if you needed it – that the growth story for wealth management is in Asia.
By Lara Wozniak | 19 March 2010
Markets
Could have been worse, say lawyers of Hong Kong shorting rules
A new rule announced by Hong Kong's regulators could be the first in a process of alignment with other jurisdictions.
By Simon Osborne | 4 March 2010
Asset Owners
Hong Kong institutions keep their cool
Crisis, what crisis? It’s business as usual for Hong Kong’s institutional investors.
By Liz Mak | 27 February 2010
People Moves
Threadneedle starts regional distribution drive
The UK asset manager will move William Lowndes to Hong Kong as head of Asian distribution to replace James Campion and has hired Jon Allen in Singapore.
By Joseph Marsh | 23 February 2010
Services
Herbert Smith launches private-client practice in Hong Kong
The law firm introduces a private-client practice for very high-net-worth individuals, families, trust companies and private banks.
By Lara Wozniak | 22 February 2010
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