China Alert – 100% – Different paths

  • 100%, China ownership, Risk, WFOE
100% – Different paths    Another Friday evening announcement attempted to clarify market opening for global managers. Previous regulatory statements focused on the joint venture path, while the latest addresses the WFOE route. The choice for each manager will determine which set of rules apply, and overall speed of the process. Please note that full […]
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China Alert – 100% – It’s about risk and reward, stupid

  • 100%, China ownership, Risk
100% – It’s about risk and reward, stupid   The “China is too risky” narrative has just been ratcheted up a few notches. Risks, yes, but case analysis shows unequivocally that returns can more than compensate. When modeling for China, return projections need to be as aggressive as the risk parameters. Please note that full […]
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Strategic Outlook – China Ownership

  • China ownership
Take control now Not having an onshore presence has been a barrier to growing a China business. Without boots on the ground, selling funds in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing investment management markets remains – at best – difficult. Regulatory barriers are now falling and full ownership of a mainland business will soon […]
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