FWD’s CIO hopes HK’s RBC rules find the right balance
In an exclusive interview with AsianInvestor, the CIO of FWD Group explains why new risk charges need to be reasonable if Hong Kong insurers are to fulfil their duties.
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AI300: Insurers buck China’s lagging AUM growth
Chinese asset owners lost to Hong Kong and Taiwan in terms of their aggregate AUM growth, but its insurance companies were standout climbers.
Schroders’s Apac head gets global role; Cho next in line?
Lieven Debruyne will move to London as the UK fund house’s global head of distribution as part of a senior reshuffle, raising the question of who will succeed him in Asia.
How HSBC Life is navigating RBC and the trade war
William Chan, CIO of HSBC Life, told AsianInvestor his views about the looming solvency regime in Hong Kong and how the lifer guards against geopolitical risks.
Invesco seen breaking new ground with A-share hire
The US fund house has brought in a head of business strategy and development for A-share investment as Chinese equities attract more interest from international investors.
Hong Kong turmoil fuels HK dollar debate
Is Hong Kong’s currency peg to the US dollar under threat? Perhaps not imminently, but concerns are rising among some investment industry executives.
Neuberger Berman hires Asia-Pacific solutions head
The new appointee, who previously ran Asia insurance coverage for JP Morgan Asset Management, will be supported by another recent arrival.
China’s HK protest reaction risks damaging investor trust
The high-profile departure of the chief executive of Hong Kong's flagship carrier will only underline foreign investor concerns about the risks of doing business in China.
Ping An’s alt debt exposure drops amid China asset dearth
China's second-largest life insurer also upped its investments in a selective number of stocks, according to its latest interim results.
Finding the value in Hong Kong dollar bonds
Geoffrey Lunt, senior product specialist for Asian fixed income at HSBC Global Asset Management, explains the role and benefits of Hong Kong dollar bonds, especially for domestic institutions.
Philip Li leaves Value Partners as exodus continues
Another long-standing staffer has left the Hong Kong-based fund house after a series of senior departures and reshuffles, and is understood to be joining a rival.
Market Views: Could Hong Kong be a black swan event?
If the Hong Kong crisis escalates and Beijing intervenes, what would the repercussions be?
HK insurers urged to review lower-rated bond exposure
Hong Kong's incoming solvency rules for insurers will have a big impact on their fixed income portfolios just as they will on their higher-risk asset holdings, warn industry experts.
HSBC Global AM loses lead Asia bond manager
The fund house is seeking a replacement for Gregory Suen. Research firm Morningstar suggests the firm's Asia bond strategy could benefit from being less conservative.
How Singapore stole a march on HK in private equity
The aspirations of Hong Kong to become a viable private equity fund domicile face competition from Singapore, which is already more advanced in its plans.
How Hong Kong is trying to tax its way to PE popularity
The Hong Kong authorities are changing the tax rules in an attempt to make the city more appealing as a private equity hub. But the city's lack of experience in this area is a problem.
HK protests set to stress-test China’s priorities
China wants more foreign investment but this ambition could be crippled if it chooses the Tiananmen path in Hong Kong.
Why Hong Kong may struggle to meet its PE ambitions
Hong Kong wants to build its credentials as a private equity centre. But it's untested, and will find it difficult to stand out against more established centres.
Benchmarking Asia’s Biotechnology Sector: CES HK Biotechnology Index
The biotech industry in Asia is in its infancy, but investors are eager to find out more about this exciting marketplace. As such, the CESC launched an index tracking its performance.
Hong Kong insurers face major portfolio shakeups
Hong Kong's looming risk-based capital regime is set to pose an even bigger investment challenge for local insurance firms than Solvency II has done in Europe.
