Natixis IM seeks HK insurance exec, opens Melbourne office
The French fund house is expanding institutional client coverage, says its Asia head, citing business growth in segments such as insurance and superannuation funds.
Hong Kong
HKMA backs new Hong Kong private equity plans
Hong Kong’s de facto central bank voices its support for the upcoming limited partnership regime as more details of the developing legal framework emerge.
CPPIB keeps faith with Hong Kong in Asia push
The Canadian pension fund’s head of Asia remains confident that Hong Kong has the edge in providing regional accessibility as it sets out to accelerate its investments in the region.
China/Hong Kong equity duo leaves HSBC Global AM
The head of the fund house's China/Hong Kong equity desk and the lead Hong Kong equity fund manager have left, with potential implications for clients' investments.
Asia's standout asset owners: Jockey Club and APG aim high
AsianInvestor explains the reasons behind it naming the Hong Kong Jockey Club as its top endowment for 2019, and why APG Asset Management was the top international investor.
MPF shake-up as trustees forced to partner with fintechs
The Hong Kong government has set a major challenge for fund administrators, trustees and fintech firms to develop a much cheaper and easier platform for the territory's pension savers.
Asia's premier asset owners: NZ Super and AIA
In our latest awards explainers, we reveal why New Zealand Super Fund was the top sovereign wealth fund, and AIA impressed as the leading life insurer.
Asia’s standout asset owners: HKMA and UniSuper’s strengths
AsianInvestor discusses why the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and UniSuper won in their respective award categories of Reserves Management Institution and Pension Fund.
.jpg&h=320&w=480&q=100&v=20190520&c=1)
Hong Kong protests impact recruitment
Some global asset managers in the city are reluctant to hire local fresh graduates at a time when expats are thinking about relocation thanks to the social unrest.
Asia’s top asset owners: Jockey Club and GPIF’s strengths
AsianInvestor explains the reasons for choosing Hong Kong Jockey Club and GPIF for the market categories of Hong Kong and Japan, respectively.
Assessing Asia-Pacific’s New Corporate Fund Structures, Pt. 1
In competition with schemes such as UCITS, the development of corporate fund structures in Asia Pacific is providing more options for asset managers to domicile funds. We break down what the new structures mean.
HK's MPFA to offer RFP with new scheme admin plan
Existing dominant providers will have to pitch for the new eMPF system, while new players will have the opportunity to compete
APG’s Asia chief spies opportunities in the gloom
Despite the current turmoil, there are reasons to be optimistic about emerging market equities and real estate, says the Asia-Pacific head of Europe's biggest pension fund manager.
Why HK’s HKMA is taking ESG investing seriously
The head of risk for the de-facto central bank's investment portfolio explains why it is implementing ESG principles into its investing practices.
Market Views: What's next for HK-China Stock Connect?
While the evolution of the Hong Kong-China Stock Connect has made accessing A-shares easier, obstacles around trading rules remain. What's key to strengthen the scheme?
Why China risks a financial backlash from HK’s protests
Beijing’s interference in Hong Kong’s protests have raised the likelihood of worsening relations with the US. It would be wise to compromise.
How HK’s new RBC regime may affect reinsurers
The preferential treatment that reduces the cost of capital for Chinese insurers when they buy reinsurance in Hong Kong could change once the city adopts a new RBC regime.
How greater diversity can help hedge funds attract instos
A new study by Aima and EY says that Asian hedge funds are more diverse than their European counterparts, but that they still need to do more.
APG sets up China offices and local bond team
The Dutch retirement asset manager is hiring investment staff for its first branches in Beijing and Shanghai in a pioneering move as it ramps up its expansion drive in Asia.
Counting the cost of HK’s neverending turmoil
The authorities' reliance on the police to stamp out protests instead of negotiating is inciting greater violence from both sides. It could cause China to erode the city's high autonomy.
