BOC Life names new investment chief
Bank of China's Hong Kong life insurance business has made an internal promotion to succeed Jennifer Kwan.
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Jefferies-owned Leucadia sets up first Asia presence
The US fund manager has recruited a sales head in Hong Kong from alternatives house Oaktree with a view to building a team and expanding its institutional client base in the region.
Why Zurich Insurance opted for managed data services
The insurer explained the value of data-as-a-service (Daas) and the implementation challenges in a webcast hosted by AsianInvestor.
Manulife IM lures Invesco’s Korea institutional head
The Canadian fund house has hired the experienced sales executive after the exits of Kim Jun-Ku last year and James Chen in July, as it looks to build its private markets business.
How HKMA plans to enhance Exchange Fund liquidity
The de facto central bank plans to increase the liquidity level in its portfolio. Experts say this could mean cutting its alternative asset exposure while raising its allocation to bonds.
MPF return disparity shows better categorisation needed
The variety of funds with the largest equity fund category for MPF members is in need of refinement, according to a Hong Kong-based research firm.
OTPP opens Singapore office, adds execs in region
The C$205 billion Canadian pension fund is putting expertise in place to focus on various new areas in Asia.
Pacific Century Group adds a well-known CIO
Hong Kong tycoon Richard Li's Pacific Century Group conglomerate has moved Paul Carrett from life insurance subsidiary FWD to become chief investment officer of its operation.
Taikang Insurance building out offshore investment arm
The large Chinese insurer is adding investment, sales and operational staff to its Hong Kong asset management unit, reflecting a rising trend.
Asian families shift priorities to community Covid relief
The pandemic has challenged local communities to such an extent that family offices are switching their priorities in terms of impact funding.
MPF providers set to launch post-retirement solutions
The MPFA is approving fund houses that will be introducing investment products for post retirement, while making other efforts to improve the pension system.
OTPP opens in Singapore as Omers hires for capital markets
The two Canadian funds are fast ramping up headcount in Asia. Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has even set up another branch and hired a regional head of infrastructure from its rival.
Global investors target 11%-plus returns, despite Covid-19
Investor respondents to a new Schroders survey optimistically anticipate annual investment returns of 11.5% over the next five years.
Family offices increasingly turning to Singapore over HK
Hong Kong's lack of stability is causing it to lose out to Singapore in the competition to manage and administer private family investments.
Market Views: Comparing new insurance regimes in China, HK and Taiwan
How will new solvency regimes impact investment portfolios and insurers' internal resources in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan? Six experts share their views.
Capital flight from Hong Kong “set to spike”
Wealthy individuals are increasingly shifting assets out of the city and considering moving themselves elsewhere too, amid rising sanctions and lost confidence, say financial advisers.
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