Axa Life Japan partners with Nippon Life
Tokyo-based business, Axa Life Insurance, has entered into a business partnership with Japan’s second largest life insurer, Nippon Life Insurance.
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Old Mutual Global Investors
Asset management firm Old Mutual Global Investors has appointed Simon Mackinnon to support its expansion in the Asia Pacific region.
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Malaysian GST looms over KL market
Malaysia is stepping up its regulation of financial advisers in line with changes sweeping many major markets worldwide, however it is the imminent arrival of a new goods and services tax (GST) that is likely to have the most immediate impact, according to industry experts.
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East Capital is first to invest 100 in A-shares
East Capital said its UCITS-compliant China fund has become the first to be allowed to invest up to 100% of its portfolio in Chinese A-shares through the Stock Connect program.
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Turnover of HK-listed ETFs soars in 2014
The total annual turnover of exchange traded funds and real estate investments trusts listed on the Hong Kong exchange soared 25% year-on-year to reach a record-high of HK$1.23trn ($150bn), according to the Hong Kong stock exchange.
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Aberdeen AM launches China A share fund
Global investment manager Aberdeen Asset Management has launched a China A-share fund with the aim of achieving long term growth for investors through the Chinese stock market.
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Pictet launches Chinese debt fund
Pictet Asset Management has launched the Pictet Chinese Local Currency Debt fund.
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Old Mutual Singapore and SE Asia head quits
Craig Ellis, head of region at Old Mutual International in Singapore and Southeast Asia, has decided to leave the life company to pursue opportunities outside of the group.
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India to outpace Chinese growth in 2016
Economic growth in India is going to overtake China as early as next year, according to Threadneedles head of Asian equities.
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Hansard unveils new global distribution networks
Hansard Global, the FTSE-listed long-term savings provider, has unveiled the latest leg of its turnaround strategy; new distribution agreements for its products which will expand its presence in Asia and the Middle East.
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Gibraltar SX to give small funds entry to Europe
Gibraltar’s first stock exchange is to give European investors access to funds that do not have a licence to market in the region.
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HK regulation drives trend for consolidation
Significant consolidation is expected in Hong Kong as advisory companies adjust to evolving remuneration models.