Market Views: Is it enough to scrap the MPF offset?
Four pension industry specialists weigh in on Hong Kong's decision to abolish the controversial Mandatory Provident Fund offset mechanism and introduce a two-tier subsidy.
Fund Managers
Alex Boggis exits Aberdeen Standard after 23 years
The embattled asset manager's Asia head of insurance coverage is moving on after other senior changes at the recently merged group.
Michael Falcon’s Pru move a “big loss” for JP Morgan
JP Morgan Asset Management's highly respected Asia chief is to head the North American business of UK insurer Prudential. The US firm is tipped to name an in-house replacement.
JP Morgan AM Asia chief exits for Prudential
Michael Falcon is moving to a North American role at the British insurer after eight years at the US asset manager.
HK confirms scrapping of MPF offset mechanism
The controversial mechanism within Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund scheme is to be removed by 2024. This is seen as good news for pension savers and asset managers.
Ping An AM hires Carol Wong to build insto business
The former Asia head of Merian Global Investors – formerly Old Mutual Global Investors – has just joined the Chinese asset manager.
Market Views: How investor-related fintech will evolve in 10 years
Given the breathtaking pace at which fintech is making inroads into the asset management industry, we asked six specialists what developments are set to have the greatest impact on investors.
Why EM managers have underperformed this year
Emerging market shares have performed poorly this year but not as poorly as most managers in this sector, according to Copley Fund Research. What are the chances of a quick rebound?
Shake-out seen in China's PE funds market
Rules introduced to root out illegal fundraising and P2P ponzi schemes have already resulted in a reduction in the number of firms registered with the local regulator.
Asian instos seen outsourcing further $1.2tr by 2023
Already accounting for $11 trillion in AUM, outsourced institutional business in Asia could grow another 11% in the next 3-5 years, says the author of a new McKinsey report.
Tackling the ESG dilemma of tech firm investing
Dual-class share structures are common among technology companies, and this can deter governance-conscious investors. How should they approach such stocks?
China entry still a headache for foreign fund managers
The path to foreign control of domestic Chinese fund businesses isn't smooth, as those now applying for majority share licences are finding out. The US trade war isn't helping either.
Market Views: How low could the renminbi go?
Down about 9% against the dollar since April but trading between Rmb6.80 and Rmb6.90 over the past two months, what next for the renminbi? We asked six experts for their views.
MSCI proposes raising its A-share index weights
Emboldened by the success of its recent partial inclusion of Chinese A-shares in its closely tracked indices, MSCI is consulting investors on whether to increase those weightings.
UK fund groups “missing massive opportunity” in China
UK asset managers are not seizing the opportunities in the world's fastest-growing funds market, frustrating those who have pushed for China to open its doors.
HK’s new framework for green finance explained
By raising ESG reporting standards and developing more green investment products, the city regulator hopes to minimise "greenwashing" and lift investor interest in the sector.
Geopolitical risk is “no. 1” concern for investors
And asset owners are right to be worried about the impact of certain events on portfolios, according to research from State Street Global Investors.
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Ping An AM on quant buildout amid rising trend
The asset management arm of China’s second-largest life insurer is focusing more on model-based investment for listed equities, as interest in such strategies looks to be growing.
What asset owners learned from the 2008 crisis
A decade after the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, we asked asset owners and advisers how they see financial markets now.
Crypto investors face up to volatility as market crashes
The end of the first great cryptocurrency boom is a good time to assess the operational due diligence of the first wave of Asian cryptocurrency funds, say industry experts.
