Strategic Outlook: Pensions – November 2020

  • EA, FOFs, NSSF, OA, pension, PPF
Pensions Construction in progress For a number of years now, we’ve made a point of revisiting the topic of pensions in China at the close of the year. Important to the macro landscape, yes, but it is also the largest latent opportunity for investment management onshore. This version of our Strategic Outlook reviews the mechanical […]
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China Alert – Bond funds stressed

  • Bond funds, Mutual Funds, Redemption, Regulators
Bond funds stressed The results of PBoC’s annual test of fund managers’ ability to withstand mass redemptions have been published. Certain fixed-income products have been cleaned up, but risks remain. The challenge remains plumbing the depths for yield amid a banner year for investor demand. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are […]
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China Dashboard – November 2020

  • Bonds, ETFs, Fixed Income, Inbound, IPOs, outbound
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of October, including: QDII outlook Stock exchange rules for foreign institutional investors Relaxed reserve requirement for FX forwards CCB Pension equity auction Fourth wholly-owned FMC application Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese […]
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China Alert – AUM leaderboard changes

  • Active equity, AEGON-Industrial, AUM, China Merchants, China Universal, Flows, FMCs, Fullgoal, Hongde, Invesco Great Wall, Mutual Funds, Penghua, Rankings, Zhong Ou
AUM leaderboard changes Onshore mutual fund industry ended 3Q20 with record AUM of USD2.6tr. Active equity was again the key driver of upward moves in the competitive rankings. Several managers have proved that it is not just new funds that are attracting flows. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for clients […]
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China Alert – Van Eck’s 25-year China journey

  • JVs, Shenyin Wanguo Securities, Van Eck, WFOE
Van Eck’s 25-year China journey What started in 1996 culminated in a formal fund management company application yesterday. On multiple fronts, the strategy has demonstrated a genuine, long-term commitment to China. The baton is now passed to the experienced Shanghai team to effectively execute on these long-developed plans. Please note that full versions of our […]
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Strategic Outlook: China market sizing

  • Addressable assets, Institutions, market sizing, pension, Retail investors
Following the flows With an addressable market at RMB36tr in 2019, China is increasingly being mentioned among the key growth initiatives of global asset managers. As such, developing a clear understanding of the opportunity that this market presents is an ongoing challenge. This Strategic Outlook looks at onshore market structure through the lens of what […]
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China Alert – Mega-fund hero redemption arcs

  • Active equity, AUM, Franklin Templeton Sealand, Fundraising, JP Morgan, Redemption
Mega-fund hero redemption arcs 3Q20 brought the inevitable redemption from this year’s active equity launches. The cycle shows no signs of stopping with big-name launches in the fourth quarter. Fortunately, global managers in search of a different way have a few role models onshore. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are for […]
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China Alert – A tectonic shift in China fund flows

  • Active equity, AUM, Fixed Income, Flows, Harvest, MMFs, onshore
A tectonic shift in China fund flows Third-quarter fund flows are revealing further dislocations in short-dated fixed income. At the firm level, the partial dataset suggests some bank-backed managers have been materially impacted. Flows continue to gravitate to active equity products, reflecting steady market demand. Please note that full versions of our China Alerts are […]
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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 Dashboard – October 2020

  • AUM, ETFs, Inbound, Institutions, IPOs, JVs, MMFs, NSSF, onshore, outbound, pension, QDII, WFOE
This Dashboard will examine key developments onshore from the month of September, including: Foreign institutional investor rules finalized Bond market reforms facilitate foreign investment China sovereign funds New QDII quota Insurance asset management product rules Aside from these key takeaways, we will also provide a quick analytical update on all sectors of the Chinese financial […]
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