10/21/2013
China to extend RQFII program to Singapore
The scheme will allow qualified Chinese institutional investors to use RMB to invest in Singapore's capital markets
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10/21/2013
New dim sum bond tracker launched
Bank of China Limited and FTSE Group today announced the official launch of the new FTSE-BOCHK Offshore RMB Bond Index Series.
10/20/2013
Australian Super says moving management in-house is paying off
The nation’s biggest super fund hopes to save 15 basis points across a projected $100 billion portfolio by the time the plan is completed in 2017
10/20/2013
J.P. Morgan Chase to Sell Mutual Funds in China
Foreign banks including HSBC Holdings PLC, Citigroup Inc., and Standard Chartered Bank (China) Ltd., also have licenses to distribute mutual funds in the world's second-largest economy.
10/20/2013
JPM China gets approval to distribute local mutual funds to investors in mainland
JPMorgan was the first foreign bank to establish an LIB in Beijing and by obtaining a fund distribution license,
10/19/2013
Hurdles remain to establishing REITs China's property market
This year's introduction of credit asset securitization in select trial markets rekindled interest in REITs.
10/18/2013
Singapore’s £100bn investment fund plans expanded presence in London
Temasek is to use its new London office as a platform to explore a series of investments in Africa.
10/17/2013
Schroders makes it three in a row
They recognise the contribution of the industry's high-flyers while raising money for charities including the Sydney Children's Hospital and the Odyssey House McGrath Foundation.
10/17/2013
Elite French Winemakers Seek Elusive Chinese Blend
The world's fine winemakers have exacting standards for soil, climate and cultivation to produce the perfect grape
10/17/2013
IFM to open Tokyo office
Industry Funds Management is set to open an office in Tokyo to be headed up by Eddy Schipper, current executive director, business development.
10/16/2013
Nikko Asset Management Acquires Asia-Pac Investment Manager
Nikko Asset Management said on Thursday it has acquired an Asia-Pacific investment manager, Treasury Asia Asset Management
10/16/2013
Henderson Pitches Global Strategies to Broad Base of Investors
Henderson Global Investors will expand its Australian footprint and offer funds to retail, mezzanine and institutional investors
10/16/2013
MetLife Receives Regulatory Approval to Set Up Representative Office in Myanmar
MetLife announced today that it has received the regulatory approval from Myanmar's Directorate of Investment and Company Administration to establish a representative office in Myanmar.
10/16/2013
Citi voted top FX provider by Asia corporates
The poll surveyed 3,504 senior treasury, financial and management officials based in Asia, representing 3,044 different institutions.
10/16/2013
Sun Hung Kai Financial acquires shares in Kima Capital
Sun Hung Kai Financial is pleased to announce the addition of Kima Capital Management limited to SHK Fund Management
10/16/2013
Maybank Kim Eng Vietnam to be first 100% foreign owned securities company
Maybank Kim Eng Holdings said it had obtained the approval of the State Securities Commission to convert Maybank Kim Eng Vietnam into a single-member limited liability company
10/16/2013
Malaysia should focus on fund management industry, says financial expert
S Das & Associates Pty Ltd consultant, Satyajit Das, said by doing so, it could also help the country to achieve its economic and social objectives easier
10/15/2013
London Jumps Queue in Race to be Yuan Hub
London has stolen a march over Singapore in the race to become a yuan hub, becoming the first foreign city to be allowed to invest directly in domestic securities on the mainland.
10/15/2013
SSgA Expands Retail Presence With OneVue Partnership
OneVue and State Street Global Advisors have entered into a strategic partnership that will see SSgA launch six exchange traded fund model portfolios through OneVue's Unified Managed Account.
10/15/2013
Challenger AUM up 31%
Chief Executive Officer Brian Benari said: "We are very pleased with the unseasonably strong retail annuity sales and remain committed to our 2014 guidance.