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Business Moves
Mid-sized is beautiful, argues AGF
The Canadian fund house wants to emphasise its nimbleness and independence as it builds its new Hong Kong office.
By Jame DiBiasio | 11 February 2010
Commentary
Asian liquidity sees an upturn
After falling since June, ITG's liquidity indicator for the region rose in December, helped by growing trading volumes and a drop in trading costs.
By Joseph Marsh | 8 February 2010
Services
HSBC names custody heads for Asia and China
Jitendra Somani and Edmond Ng are the latest additions to HSBC Securities Services’ Asia-Pacific global custody leadership line-up.
By Edward Russell | 29 January 2010
Alternatives
Hong Kong to address doubts over Reit rules
Real estate investment trusts are to be governed by the same rules on mergers, securities and futures as listed companies, under a new proposal from Hong Kong's Securities and ...
By Joseph Marsh | 27 January 2010
Markets
Barings expects emerging-market AUM to grow
Baring Asset Management’s planned expansion in Hong Kong highlights the importance of China to the firm, says Marino Valensise, global chief investment officer.
By Joseph Marsh | 5 January 2010
Distribution
HSBC launches World Selection in Hong Kong
The territory is the first Asian market to receive the multi-manager product, but it may not prove as popular in the region as it has in the UK.
By Joseph Marsh | 26 November 2009
Markets
Laws framed in haste can hurt markets, says SFC head
A strong regulatory response is required post-crisis – but not too strong, says Martin Wheatley, Hong Kong's top securities supervisor.
By Joseph Marsh | 15 October 2009
Services
BNP Paribas Securities Services pursues wider Asia strategy
BNP Paribas Securities Services is set to expand in Asia after achieving Hong Kong general clearing participant membership.
By Edward Russell | 18 September 2009
Markets
Schroders urges investors to proceed with caution in Hong Kong
The fund house notes that valuations are attractive, but uncertainty still looms.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 10 September 2009
Markets
Employees prepare to switch MPF providers
Around 31% of employees surveyed are already considering moving to another MPF provider.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 8 September 2009
Markets
FTSE index changes likely to affect China, Hong Kong, Korea flows
South Korea is classified as a developed market. Red-chips will move from Hong Kong to China. Taiwan will stay an emerging market. China A-shares remain on a watch list.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 3 September 2009
Distribution
Deutsche Bank launches Asia's first money market ETF
The db x-trackers US Dollar Money Market ETF, which was first listed in London in April 2008, is now listed on the Singapore and Hong Kong stock exchanges.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 August 2009
Distribution
Mirae Asset enters Hong Kong's retail market
Mirae Asset Global Investments launches its first retail fund in Hong Kong, which has three sub-funds that invest in China, Korea and Asia-Pacific ex-Japan equities.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 19 August 2009
Markets
HK and Taiwan move closer to cross listing of ETFs
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission and Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission sign a deal to facilitate the cross listing of exchange-traded funds.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 May 2009
Markets
Funds in Hong Kong post record gains in April
The sharp jump in month-on-month performance has a lot to do with previously low levels and improved investor sentiment, and less to do with definitive fundamentals.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 15 May 2009
Services
BNP Paribas custody approved to go local
Singapore approves BNP Paribas Securities Services' first regional wholesale banking license.
By Edward Russell | 24 April 2009
Markets
Hip Hip Hooray for shorting
Hong Kong’s SFC has done its homework and gives shorts a thumbs-up.
By Simon Osborne | 20 April 2009
Markets
SSgA focuses on Hong Kong and Singapore ETFs
Asia-Pacific ETF head Sammy Yip says the fund house is looking to launch more innovative products similar to its gold ETFs.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 20 April 2009
People Moves
BNP Paribas Investment Partners fills senior JV roles
Jean Audibert becomes president of New Markets Asia, while Patrick Mange takes on the deputy CEO role at Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 11 February 2009
People Moves
Manulife announces senior appointments in Hong Kong
Myles Morin assumes the new role of vice-president for independent distribution.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 14 January 2009
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