Allianz charts China growth plans amid market liberalisation
The German insurer is using its new holding company as a platform to develop its business faster in China, but more rivals will be there soon.
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How negative rates are squeezing instos’ options
Asset owners have been caught between a rock and a hard place. Volatile equity markets are forcing them into fixed income but options are fast dwindling.
Manulife names head of China asset management
The Canadian institution's asset management arm has hired a senior executive to help develop its investment management business in the "must-win battlefield" of China.
Manulife to double Asian PE assets in five years
The increase in exposure will mainly be driven by heavier co-investments in the region and by adding more country-focused managers.
Manulife open to "opportunities" for new China unit
The firm may follow Allianz and FWD in setting up a new insurance unit after Beijing's recent relaxation of ownership rules, as asset and wealth managers seek majority local ownership.
Heman Wong takes CEO role at new HK pensions body
The former chief of Hong Kong's Hospital Authority Provident Fund Scheme is heading up a new venture supported by some of the biggest pension players
