China Alert – Quota returns

  • BEA, BlackRock, BlackRock CCB, China Life AMP, HSBC, QDII, Quota, SWS Mu
Working through the pension agenda SAFE allotted USD2.21bn of QDII quota at the end of June. Lower barriers to entry mean newer global firms can participate. Further quota grants should moderate towards original SAFE guidance. Please note that full versions of our China Alert are for clients only, if you would like more information about […]
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China Dashboard – December 2020

  • AUM, BWMPs, Cash management, FII program, Institutions, JVs, Mandates, Market entry, outbound, QDII, Quota, WFOE
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of November, including: China’s 14th five-year plan Credit market distress Regulatory feedback on foreign FMC applications Outbound activity continues Negative list updated for insurers Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial services […]
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China Alert – QDII: What about the banks?

  • BoC, Citi, HSBC, ICBC, JVs, outbound, QDII, Quota, Standard Chartered
QDII: What about the banks? Foreign participants continue to wield the most bank QDII quota. The latest top-ups demonstrate the program remains a low-level priority for domestic banks. For scale, budding wealth management joint ventures would need to muster greater outbound interest from their onshore partner. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts […]
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China Alert – QDII: A grand(ish) reopening

  • Inbound, Liberalization, outbound, QDII, Quota
QDII: A grand(ish) reopening QDII quota allocations are set to ramp up over the next 12 months. The strong currency and persistent inbound flows are likely drivers. While new issuances are certainly welcome, they fall short of broader liberalization. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients only, if you would […]
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China Alert – Guess who’s back with quota

  • CIB, DWS, E Fund, GF, Harvest, Invesco Great Wall, Orient, QDII, Quota, SAFE, Wanjia, Yinhua
Guess who’s back with quota It has been 17 months since the last QDII quota was issued. QDII utility in ETF connectivity schemes with Hong Kong and Tokyo explain part of the recent batches. Global managers will now be looking for relaxation of the MRF and QDLP channels. Please note that full versions of our […]
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