12/08/2014

China Southern to launch first Stock Connect ETF

China Southern Asset Management is poised to launch the first Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect ETF after its Southern Hang Seng Index ETF received approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission

12/08/2014

Pressures Shelve India’s Islamic Finance

DELHI – State Bank of India (SBI) Mutual Fund has deferred the launch of Shari`ah Equity Fund in India, aimed at attracting investments from the country's Muslims, sparking rumors that the promising fund was suspended after pressures from Hindu

12/05/2014

Foreign managers urged to seek tie-ups in Asia

Foreign asset managers should seek local partnerships in order to exploit opportunities in Asian markets, due to cultural differences and regulatory obstacles, consultant Cerulli Associates claims.

12/05/2014

CP Group in talks to buy Citic stake

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group is in talks to buy a stake in China’s Citic, in a move by the state-owned conglomerate to broaden its shareholder base.

12/04/2014

HK hedge funds urged to litigate in tax cases

Hedge fund managers in Hong Kong should consider litigating against the Inland Revenue Department in cases regarding their policies on taxation of remuneration, say industry participants.