From semiconductor manufacturer TSMC to companies specialising in advanced driver assistance systems (Adas) in automobiles, Taiwan is home to a number of disruptive innovators that investors would be wise to take notice of, according to Hermes senior investment analyst Kunjal Gala.
Zurich Insurance Group has sold its general insurance operations in Taiwan as part of its efforts to reshape its global organisation and stem a decline in profitability.
Leveraged and inverse exchange traded funds, which are expected to be launched in Hong Kong later this year, are likely to boost trading in ETF products in the territory, according to research firm Cerulli Associates.
A double taxation agreement (DTA) has been signed by Canada and Taiwan, limiting the withholding tax rate for dividends, interest, and royalties.
Taiwan has topped the list for having the most attractive life insurance market in Asia, a research house has said.
Retail investors in Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea are most influenced by fund fees in their investment decisions, but Taiwan is different, according to a BNY study.
Product launches, additional local staff and Hong Kong-domiciled funds are part of the plan as Old Mutual Global Investors extends an aggressive Asia expansion, Warren Tonkinson, head of distribution, tells Fund Selector Asia.
Coral Portfolio has made its student accommodation fund available in Taiwan having signed deals with a local bank and fund distributor.
MSCI is to remove the MSCI Korea and MSCI Taiwan indices from its review list for potential reclassification as developed markets.
PineBridge Investments has named Joseph Tang senior vice president and chief investment officer of its Taiwan operation, succeeding Richard Kao.
Taiwan has amended its regulations to end the sale of unapproved life insurance products there.
Sam Shi appointed sales director for asset owners and asset managers in Greater China at BNP Paribas
