How Hong Kong can become a green finance hub
Hong Kong is competing with many of its regional peers to develop itself into a green finance hub. But there is one thing that the city should first do to realise this ambition.
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Exclusive asset owner survey: mapping the future for HKD bonds
A survey of around 100 institutional investors across Asia in late 2019 - conducted by AsianInvestor and HSBC Global Asset Management - has revealed the appetite, trends, challenges, opportunities and a potential roadmap for Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds in portfolios.
Steven Billiet leaves JP Morgan AM for pastures new
The US firm's former Singapore chief is on gardening leave. Sources say he will take up an institutional client-focused role in Hong Kong at another large fund house.
Boosting the appetite of asset owners for HKD bonds
Cecilia Chan, chief investment officer for fixed income at HSBC Global Asset Management in Asia-Pacific, explains why the firm's strategic outlook on Hong Kong dollar bonds remains positive.
Asset owners urge more variety in HKD bonds
Even the most active buyers of Hong Kong dollar (HKD) bonds want more from this asset in terms of liquidity, issuer diversity and tenor – otherwise it might become more marginalised in portfolios.
Ontario Teachers to set up Asia property team in 2020
Despite the challenging environment, the Canadian pension fund is pushing ahead with ambitious expansion and investment plans in the region.
Why gender equality is a must for HK instos and managers
Workplace inclusiveness ultimately strengthens investment capabilities, say experts. The launch of the HK Bloomberg Women’s Buy-side Network aims to progress the debate.
Principal GI’s North Asia institutional head departs
The US fund house has seen the long-standing member of staff move on, but her next move is unclear.
Widespread HK LP takeup expected after tax pledge
Hong Kong has boosted its competitiveness as a private equity fund centre by confirming, this week, that it would review its tax treatment of carried interest as income.
HK’s Future Fund to set up new investment portfolio
The new portfolio, which can help to lift returns, distinguishes itself from the Future Fund's placements with the Exchange Fund's long-term growth portfolio.
Asset owner survey: turning more cautious on HKD bonds
There is continued appetite for this asset class as a portfolio tool for investors to achieve specific goals such as matching liabilities and avoiding currency risk. But greater choice, more liquidity and higher yields are in growing demand.
ETF Connect uncertainty persists amid headwinds
Work on the planned China-Hong Kong trading link for exchange-traded funds is continuing, albeit in the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak, global trade spats and cross-border tension.
New HK LP funds tipped to attract China state capital
Chinese and HK state investors may well expect private fund firms to use the new limited partnership regime, for which a proposal is imminent, says a lawyer involved in the process.
Citizen Smith: Ex-CFA boss urges regulators to drive ESG
Reflecting on how best to use his experience, former hedge fund industry guru Paul Smith wants to help investors improve how they deploy money, and talks "purposeful capitalism".
Year of the Rat Outlook: Will Hong Kong still shine for finance?
For the Year of the Rat, AsianInvestor offers some financial and economic predictions. In this instalment, we ask whether Hong Kong will retain its prestige as a world-class financial centre.
Lockheed Martin pension plan closing HK office
The $70 billion US fund is shutting its Asia branch after 12 years, following the exit of its regional private investment head and public equities team and amid China-US tensions.
Market Views: How will the coronavirus infect markets?
Stock markets have fallen sharply on the back of the Wuhan coronavirus. How will equities and other asset classes react further? Six investment experts chime in.
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.
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.
