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RMB globalisation

Internationalisation of the renminbi is one of the key themes for China's, and broader Asia's, asset management industry.

Taiwan funds enjoy post-Lehman revival

Elva Muk

Sep 22, 2013

While rules imposed after Lehman Brothers’ bankruptcy cause discord among fund firms, there’s evidence to suggest mutual funds are benefitting from improved investor confidence.

Old Mutual plans buildout, loses Asia sales head

Joe Marsh

Sep 17, 2013

Jane Fung is leaving for another role after a decade with Old Mutual Global Investors, as the firm ramps up its expansion plans, including the hire of a new distribution head.

Old Mutual plans buildout, loses Asia sales head

Fixed income

The great rotation from fixed income to equities is yet to occur. But the future of the asset class is up for debate as the Federal Reserve looks to taper its QE programme.

Credit pressures highlighted for Taiwanese insurers

Suzy Waite

Aug 26, 2013

A shift towards riskier assets, increased competition and weak profitability spells danger for the industry's near-term outlook, fears Moody's Investors Service

Credit pressures highlighted for Taiwanese insurers

HK MoUs with Australia, Taiwan set to bear fruit

Georgina Lee

Jul 28, 2013

Regulators in the three markets are putting faith in agreements for mutual recognition of funds – and their efforts may be coming to fruition. And Korean firms are taking note.

HK MoUs with Australia, Taiwan set to bear fruit

HFT HK outlines Greater China growth plans

Elva Muk

Jun 26, 2013

Fresh from winning its QFII licence and new RQFII quota, HFT Investment Management's Hong Kong unit aims to profit from China's ongoing currency liberalisation.

HFT HK outlines Greater China growth plans

Amundi on distribution hiring spree in North Asia

Suzy Waite

Jun 23, 2013

Amundi will bulk out its North Asia distribution teams as part of its goal to boost assets by 43% in three years.

Amundi on distribution hiring spree in North Asia

New Cathay chairman sets out China footprint

Elva Muk

May 29, 2013

Taiwan's largest manager, Cathay Securities Investment Trust, is focusing on RMB business as it readies for regulatory change to invest directly into China as well as Southeast Asia.

New Cathay chairman sets out China footprint

Yuanta JV plans Greater China ETF platform

Elva Muk

May 20, 2013

After launching a fixed income mutual fund in China, Taiwan's Yuanta will roll out a more unusual cross-border ETF, a big step forward for China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

Yuanta JV plans Greater China ETF platform