Global Markets – Huddleston Jones

30 March 2019

HKMA grants first licenses for virtual banking

Published by China Daily – 30th Mar 2019

Chinese mainland internet companies are at the cutting edge of virtual banking in Hong Kong, as they strive to ratchet up their presence and strengthen their position in the financial technology race.

28 March 2019

Chinese investors pour $10bn into new funds

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 28th Mar 2019

In Hong Kong, the new products that gained the most assets in January are managed by BEA Union IM.

26 March 2019

Ireland approves China Bond Connect

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 26th Mar 2019

The Central Bank of Ireland has allowed Irish-domiciled Ucits and AIFs to invest in the Chinese interbank bond market via Bond Connect.

20 February 2019

Macquarie joins OpenInvest

Published by Money Management – 20th Feb 2019

Self-directed investors will now have access to Macquarie Investment Management following the firm’s decision to join online investment marketplace, OpenInvest.

11 February 2019

Hundreds of firms in Australia affected by Brexit

Published by Money Management – 11th Feb 2019

The United Kingdom’s impending Brexit will affect hundreds of financial services entities working in Australia, according to an analysis released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

4 February 2019

Banks may face criminal charges after final royal commission report

Published by The Guardian – 4th Feb 2019

Josh Frydenberg says ‘sector must change’ as Kenneth Hayne proposes ‘radical’ shake-up of Asic and Apra

1 February 2019

New Zealand Superannuation’s domestic equity team gets new chief

Published by Asia Asset Management – 1st Feb 2019

The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation, which manages the assets of New Zealand Superannuation (NZ Super), has appointed Sam Porath as head of the sovereign wealth fund’s domestic equity team.

29 January 2019

Fund passport scheme aims for February launch

Published by Fund Selector Asia – 29th Jan 2019

After nearly six years of planning, the Asia Regional Fund Passporting (ARFP) scheme is expected to launch next month, but the excitement over it has waned.

18 January 2019

FTSE Russell launches Chinese green bond index

Published by Money Management – 18th Jan 2019

FTSE Russell has announced the launch of the Chinese Green bond Index series, which will benchmark securities where proceeds are used to finance environmental projects in China.

3 January 2019