The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Securities & Exchange Commission in the US. The agreement is a de facto approval for Chinese banks and trusts to begin overseas investments in the US. It is similar to a previous understanding signed with the Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission which allows Chinese banks to invest in equities, fixed income and mutual funds recognised by... Read the whole story 
By Liz Mak | 08 Apr 2008
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Beijing-based fund house Yinhua has rolled out the most unusual arrangement in the QDII fund market to date. More
By Liz Mak | 08 Apr 2008
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Hedge funds are still stuck in the QFII queue in China; although quotas are being raised, their chances of being favoured are slim. Meanwhile, regulators are fuming that banks holding QFII status are profiting from leasing out their quotas. More
By Simon Osborne | 08 Apr 2008
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It's no picnic growing up, and QDII in China is confronting some Darwinian experiences, particularly as it starts to consider the enticing but riskier prospect of hedge fund investment. More
By Simon Osborne | 08 Apr 2008
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The MOU sets the stage for the cross-border marketing and distribution of Islamic funds. More
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 07 Apr 2008
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Aberdeen is among the five foreign fund managers that are permitted to operate in Malaysia. The firm is now pursuing an Islamic funds management licence in the country, according to local managing director Gerald Ambrose. More
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From AsianInvestor magazine: Not everyone is crying into their beer over whipsawing securities markets – some hedge funds are in their element. Can investors still get into the game of trading volatility? More
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Bank of Communications’ Peng Chun is named chairman of the joint venture, while CEO David Lui becomes vice-chairman and is succeeded by Mo Tai Shang.
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A change of pace for the funds executive as she moves to Fortis Prime Fund Solutions as regional managing director for Asian operations.
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Sarasin is hoping the reputation for reliability and discretion held by Swiss banks will help it expand its wealth management business in the mainland.
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Jesse Wang, chief risk officer at China Investment Corporation, reiterates the fund has purely commercial objectives.
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The firm considers Malaysia its second biggest market in Southeast Asia next to Singapore.
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The asset manager is rebuilding after the Laurence Lo years under new CEO “VTP”.
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Equity funds continue to lead losses, while commodities funds post strong gains, according to Lipper data.
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In the twilight zone of alternatives, there are investors who go boldly to the outer limits.
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