Institutional investors wary over rise of ‘Covid clauses’
There is a growing focus on wording contracts to try to ensure protection from future pandemics, but the trend has sparked questions over the effectiveness of such efforts.
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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.
EU rules could lead to more fee transparency in Asia, says Sidley’s Ng
Mifid 2 will force brokers to detail how commission payments are being spent. Asian asset owners may demand the same level of disclosure, says Leonard Ng of Sidley Austin.
Asian wealth managers face trickier choice post Brexit
London remains well set as a European base for Asian fund houses, but it's not so clear-cut now for non-EU wealth managers, says Leonard Ng, partner at law firm Sidley Austin.
China application boom “pressuring” HK SFC
The number of Chinese fund firms seeking licences in Hong Kong is growing fast, even as the city’s investment sector faces a tough year, says one industry expert.
Why firms should not expect mutual recognition lift-off
Operational issues and uncertainties over marketing and disclosure on both sides of the border underline why this is no get-rich-quick scheme, says lawyer Effie Vasilopoulos.
