All posts tagged "funds"
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1.1KAsia-PacificThailand Proposes Rule Changes to Enable Hong Kong MRF
The mutual recognition of funds scheme will help promote the competitiveness of Thai fund managers and increase investment options for investors in both markets.
July 14, 2020 -
719ChinaChina Allows Foreign Bank Branches to Enter Fund Custody Business
Applicant banks must be of "high quality", specifically in relation to risk management, international reputation, operating performance, profitability and market share.
July 13, 2020 -
1.6KFeatureHong Kong Passes Limited Partnership Fund Bill
The limited partnership fund regime is aimed at attracting private equity, real estate, and venture capital funds to set up and operate in Hong Kong.
July 12, 2020 -
530FeatureWave of Fund Managers Looking to Set Up Singapore VCCs
Up to 70 VCCs have already been launched in Singapore, many by small and boutique funds or local family offices. But a much larger wave of companies is on its way.
July 1, 2020 -
288Australia & NZASIC Directs Investment Funds to Correct False Advertising
Investment funds were falsely being promoted as having little or no risk of capital loss, where higher returns were highlighted without adequate disclosures of risk.
June 17, 2020 -
642Big PictureRegulatory Change a Challenge for Hong Kong Fund Managers
Overregulation is an issue for some fund managers in Hong Kong, but the industry is also calling for greater regulatory clarity around GBA initiatives and ESG standards, according to a KPMG-HKIFA survey report.
June 10, 2020 -
517Asia-PacificS. Korea Set to Implement Asia Region Funds Passport
Korea will join Japan, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand in implementing ARFP on 27 May, paving the way for cross-border sales of eligible publicly offered local funds.
May 20, 2020 -
517FeatureHong Kong Launches New Certification Scheme for ESG Funds
The new green finance certification scheme for ESG funds is an extension of the HKQAA's certification service for green funds, launched in September 2019.
May 15, 2020 -
535ChinaChina to Allow Foreign Banks’ Local Branches Fund Custody Licence
Under the trade agreement with the US in January, China committed to allowing branches of US financial institutions to provide fund custody services in the country within five months.
May 13, 2020 -
604EnforcementSFC Fines Mega International Commercial Bank Over Sales Practices
Mega did not properly assess clients’ investment objectives, risk tolerance levels and knowledge of derivatives, or ensure the suitability of its fund recommendations for clients.
May 7, 2020
